Ostend Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Ostend changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C (59°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in February to 11°C (52°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ostend has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1140 mm (45 in) of rainfall per year. Ostend experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 122 mm (4.8 in) in July, the wettest month, and 71 mm (2.8 in) in January, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Ostend Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Ostend can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 89%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year