Weather in December in East-Flanders
Considering a trip to East-Flanders this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in East-Flanders in December?
East-Flanders 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 and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Ghent.
Precipitation
December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 76 mm in Ghent.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 hours of sunshine in Ghent. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For specific regional insights in East-Flanders for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our East-Flanders climate page.
Where to go in East-Flanders in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in East-Flanders?
Ghent
In December Ghent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Oudenaarde
In December Oudenaarde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Maldegem
In December Maldegem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Geraardsbergen
In December Geraardsbergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Dendermonde
In December Dendermonde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in East-Flanders, in Belgium.
Is December the best time to visit East-Flanders?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit East-Flanders due to the typically poor weather in Ghent.
On average, the best time to visit East-Flanders 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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