Bruges weather in May (West-Flanders, Belgium)

Thinking of visiting Bruges in May? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Bruges includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Bruges in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 218 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bruges climate page with graphs.

 

Bruges, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 218 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in May

Find out more about the weather in Belgium and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bruges, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bruges.

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