Ghent weather in August (East-Flanders, Belgium)

What kind of weather does August bring to Ghent? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Ghent in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C.

Precipitation

Ghent in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 197 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ghent, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 197 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in August

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 Ghent, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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