Ypres Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Ypres can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C (46°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in August to around 2°C (36°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ypres experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 785 mm (31 in) yearly. Year-round, Ypres has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 75 mm (3 in), and the driest month, April, with 55 mm (2.2 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Ypres Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ypres. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year