Belgium weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Belgium this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Belgium in May?
May in Belgium generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
During the day the temperature is moderate 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.
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. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 199 hours of sunshine in Brussels. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Belgium for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Belgium climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Belgium?
Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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.
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