East-Flanders Weather in February

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

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Ghent Oudenaarde Maldegem Geraardsbergen

Planning a getaway to East-Flanders, Belgium this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in East-Flanders in February

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Ghent.

For specific regional insights in East-Flanders, Belgium, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sint-Laureins with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Geraardsbergen with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Ghent sees roughly 79 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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 February

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

Temperature range in East-Flanders (February)

Precipitation variation in East-Flanders (February)

Ghent

In February Ghent 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
79 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Ghent →

Oudenaarde

In February Oudenaarde 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
79 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Oudenaarde →

Maldegem

In February 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
85 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Maldegem →

Geraardsbergen

In February 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
77 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Geraardsbergen →

Ronse

In February Ronse 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
79 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Ronse →

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In our records: Belgium February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Belgium in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Belgium dropped to -21°C (-6°F) in Waimes on February 21, 1986.
  • From our sources, the wettest February day in Belgium brought 355 mm (14 in) in Koksijde on February 27, 2004.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ghent 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Oudenaarde 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Maldegem 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Geraardsbergen 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Ronse 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Aalter 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

East-Flanders weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

East-Flanders, Belgium typically experiences less favorable weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Ghent average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in East-Flanders, Belgium during February range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Ghent.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in East-Flanders, Belgium during February, with Ghent averaging close to 64 mm (2.5 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide 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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