East-Flanders Weather in March

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

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Ghent Oudenaarde Maldegem Geraardsbergen

Considering a trip to East-Flanders, Belgium this March 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 March

East-Flanders, Belgium is a region in Belgium. March in East-Flanders generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Ghent.

To explore the conditions in East-Flanders, Belgium in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sint-Laureins with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Geraardsbergen with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Ghent gets approximately 124 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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 March

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

Temperature range in East-Flanders (March)

Precipitation variation in East-Flanders (March)

Ghent

In March Ghent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
124 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Ghent →

Oudenaarde

In March Oudenaarde generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
124 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Oudenaarde →

Maldegem

In March Maldegem generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
131 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Maldegem →

Geraardsbergen

In March Geraardsbergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
106 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Geraardsbergen →

Ronse

In March Ronse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
124 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Ronse →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ghent 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Oudenaarde 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Maldegem 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Geraardsbergen 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Ronse 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Aalter 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

East-Flanders weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, East-Flanders, Belgium generally has mixed weather conditions. Ghent sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Ghent averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in East-Flanders, Belgium during March, with Ghent averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to East-Flanders, Belgium with often mixed weather in Ghent.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Ghent. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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