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West-Flanders Weather in April

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

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Bruges Ostend Ypres Knokke-Heist

Planning a trip to West-Flanders, Belgium this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in West-Flanders in April

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in De Haan to 15°C (59°F) in Kortrijk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Kortrijk and 7°C (45°F) in De Haan.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Zeebrugge with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Tielt with 61 mm (2.4 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Bruges usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Bruges typically sees 188 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore West-Flanders by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West-Flanders — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bruges)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit West-Flanders →

Best Places to Visit in West-Flanders in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West-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 West-Flanders

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in West-Flanders, Belgium?

Temperature range in West-Flanders (April)

Precipitation variation in West-Flanders (April)

Bruges

In April Bruges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
188 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bruges →

Ostend

In April Ostend generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
191 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ostend →

Knokke-Heist

In April Knokke-Heist generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
188 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Knokke-Heist →

Blankenberge

In April Blankenberge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
188 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Blankenberge →

Ypres

In April Ypres generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
174 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West-Flanders, in Belgium.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West-Flanders in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bruges 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Ostend 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Ypres 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Knokke-Heist 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Blankenberge 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 51 mm (2 in)
De Haan 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 52 mm (2 in)

West-Flanders weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West-Flanders, Belgium in April?

Expect tolerable weather across West-Flanders, Belgium in April. The popular destination of Bruges averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in West-Flanders, Belgium in April?

Average temperatures in West-Flanders, Belgium during April range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Bruges.

Does West-Flanders, Belgium get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in West-Flanders, Belgium. Bruges averages only about 53 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit West-Flanders, Belgium?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit West-Flanders, Belgium with overall tolerable weather in Bruges. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Bruges. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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