East-Flanders Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East-Flanders, Belgium in August.

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Ghent Oudenaarde Maldegem Geraardsbergen

Considering a trip to East-Flanders, Belgium this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in East-Flanders in August

East-Flanders, Belgium is a region in Belgium. August in East-Flanders generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Ghent.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East-Flanders, Belgium, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ronse with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Nevele with 83 mm (3.3 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Ghent receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Ghent sees close to 197 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore East-Flanders by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East-Flanders - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ghent)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East-Flanders in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East-Flanders.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in East-Flanders

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in East-Flanders, Belgium?

Temperature range in East-Flanders (August)

Precipitation variation in East-Flanders (August)

Ghent

In August Ghent generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
197 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ghent →

Oudenaarde

In August Oudenaarde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
197 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Oudenaarde →

Maldegem

In August Maldegem generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
209 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Maldegem →

Geraardsbergen

In August Geraardsbergen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
182 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Geraardsbergen →

Ronse

In August Ronse generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
197 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ronse →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East-Flanders, in Belgium.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East-Flanders in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ghent 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Oudenaarde 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Maldegem 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Geraardsbergen 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Ronse 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Aalter 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

East-Flanders weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East-Flanders, Belgium in August?

In August, East-Flanders, Belgium generally has excellent weather conditions. Ghent sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in East-Flanders, Belgium in August?

In Ghent, the average daytime high in August is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does East-Flanders, Belgium get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in East-Flanders, Belgium during August, with Ghent averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit East-Flanders, Belgium?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to East-Flanders, Belgium. Typically, the climate in Ghent is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Ghent. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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