Ghent weather in May (East-Flanders, Belgium)

Planning a trip to Ghent in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Ghent typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Ghent in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

With around 204 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in May

Find out more about the weather in Belgium in May and which places have the best weather 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 Ghent in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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