East-Flanders Weather in May

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

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Ghent Oudenaarde Maldegem Geraardsbergen

Planning a getaway to East-Flanders, Belgium this May 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 May

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

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Ghent.

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

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Ghent enjoys approximately 204 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny 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 May

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

Temperature range in East-Flanders (May)

Precipitation variation in East-Flanders (May)

Ghent

In May Ghent generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
204 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Ghent →

Oudenaarde

In May Oudenaarde generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
204 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Oudenaarde →

Maldegem

In May Maldegem generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
218 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Maldegem →

Geraardsbergen

In May Geraardsbergen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
189 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Geraardsbergen →

Ronse

In May Ronse generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
204 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ghent 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Oudenaarde 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Maldegem 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Geraardsbergen 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Ronse 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Aalter 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

East-Flanders weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across East-Flanders, Belgium in May. The popular destination of Ghent averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Ghent peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in May, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Ghent averages just 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for East-Flanders, Belgium.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit East-Flanders, Belgium with overall pleasant weather in Ghent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit East-Flanders, Belgium is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Ghent. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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