East-Flanders Weather in October

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

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Ghent Oudenaarde Maldegem Geraardsbergen

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

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Ghent.

For a closer look at conditions across East-Flanders, Belgium, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Moorsel with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Maldegem with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Ghent receives about 120 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 October

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

Temperature range in East-Flanders (October)

Precipitation variation in East-Flanders (October)

Ghent

In October Ghent generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
120 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in Ghent →

Oudenaarde

In October Oudenaarde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
120 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in Oudenaarde →

Maldegem

In October Maldegem generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
117 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in Maldegem →

Geraardsbergen

In October Geraardsbergen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
114 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in Geraardsbergen →

Ronse

In October Ronse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
120 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East-Flanders, in Belgium.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ghent 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Oudenaarde 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Maldegem 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Geraardsbergen 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Ronse 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Aalter 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

East-Flanders weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect good weather across East-Flanders, Belgium in October. The popular destination of Ghent averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

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

In Ghent, the average daytime high in October is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

October is on the drier side in East-Flanders, Belgium. Ghent averages only about 64 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit East-Flanders, Belgium with overall good weather in Ghent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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