Ghent weather in March (East-Flanders, Belgium)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ghent in March? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In March, Ghent typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 12°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 4°C.

Precipitation

Ghent in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 124 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 Ghent climate page with graphs.

 

Ghent, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 124 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in March

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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