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West-Flanders Weather in February

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

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Bruges Ostend Ypres Knokke-Heist

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

What to Expect in West-Flanders in February

West-Flanders, Belgium is a region in Belgium. February in West-Flanders generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Bruges.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Beveren with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Bredene with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Bruges receives roughly 85 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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)
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Best Places to Visit in West-Flanders in February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in West-Flanders, Belgium?

Temperature range in West-Flanders (February)

Precipitation variation in West-Flanders (February)

Bruges

In February Bruges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
85 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bruges →

Ostend

In February Ostend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
82 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ostend →

Knokke-Heist

In February Knokke-Heist generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
85 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Knokke-Heist →

Blankenberge

In February Blankenberge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
85 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Blankenberge →

Ypres

In February Ypres generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
71 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ypres →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West-Flanders, in Belgium.

In our records: Belgium February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Belgium in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Belgium dropped to -21°C (-6°F) in Waimes on February 21, 1986.
  • From our sources, the wettest February day in Belgium brought 355 mm (14 in) in Koksijde on February 27, 2004.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bruges 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Ostend 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Ypres 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Knokke-Heist 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Blankenberge 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
De Haan 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

West-Flanders weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across West-Flanders, Belgium in February. The popular destination of Bruges averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Bruges, the average daytime high in February is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. Bruges averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for West-Flanders, Belgium.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bruges, February may not be the ideal time to visit West-Flanders, Belgium.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West-Flanders.

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