East-Flanders Weather in December

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

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Ghent Oudenaarde Maldegem Geraardsbergen

Planning a journey to East-Flanders, Belgium this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in East-Flanders in December

East-Flanders, Belgium is a region in Belgium. December in East-Flanders generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Ghent.

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 76 mm (3 in) in Ghent.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Ghent experiences about 50 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in East-Flanders, Belgium?

Temperature range in East-Flanders (December)

Precipitation variation in East-Flanders (December)

Ghent

In December Ghent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
50 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ghent →

Oudenaarde

In December Oudenaarde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
50 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Oudenaarde →

Maldegem

In December Maldegem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
51 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Maldegem →

Geraardsbergen

In December Geraardsbergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
44 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Geraardsbergen →

Ronse

In December Ronse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
50 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ronse →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ghent 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Oudenaarde 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Maldegem 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Geraardsbergen 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Ronse 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Aalter 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

East-Flanders weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, East-Flanders, Belgium generally has poor weather conditions. Ghent sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Ghent peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Ghent averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for East-Flanders, Belgium.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit East-Flanders, Belgium due to the typically poor weather in Ghent.

On average, the best time to visit East-Flanders, Belgium is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Ghent. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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