West-Flanders weather in August
Thinking about venturing to West-Flanders this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in West-Flanders in August?
West-Flanders is a region in Belgium. August in West-Flanders generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in De Haan at 22°C to warm in Avelgem at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Avelgem and 16°C in De Haan. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in West-Flanders.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Watou with an average of 73 mm to moderate rainfall in Bredene with 86 mm. Meanwhile, Bruges enjoys approximately 209 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in West-Flanders for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West-Flanders climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in West-Flanders?
Bruges
In August Bruges generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ostend
In August Ostend generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knokke-Heist
In August Knokke-Heist generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Blankenberge
In August Blankenberge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ypres
In August Ypres generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West-Flanders, in Belgium.
Is August the best time to visit West-Flanders?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to West-Flanders. Typically, the climate in Bruges is perfect.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Bruges. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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