Ghent weather in October (East-Flanders, Belgium)

Curious about the climate in Ghent this October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of October in Ghent typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Ghent in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ghent, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 120 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in October

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

10/10

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