Weather in May in Belgium
Planning a trip to Belgium this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Belgium in May?
May in Belgium generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Bredene at 16°C and pleasant in Genk at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Genk and 11°C in Bredene.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Belgium, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dilsen-Stokkem with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Leykaul with 91 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Brussels enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Belgium climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Belgium, check out our Belgium's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Belgium?
Brussels
In May Brussels generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bruges
In May Bruges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ostend
In May Ostend generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Antwerp
In May Antwerp generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ghent
In May Ghent generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Belgium.
Is May the best time to visit Belgium?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Belgium with overall pleasant weather in Brussels. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Belgium is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Brussels. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Belgium.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Belgium? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Belgium.
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