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West-Flanders Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to West-Flanders, Belgium this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in West-Flanders in May

West-Flanders, Belgium is a region in Belgium. May in West-Flanders generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Bredene at 16°C (61°F) and pleasant in Waregem at 19°C (66°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Waregem and 11°C (52°F) in Bredene.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blankenberge with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Tielt with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Bruges enjoys approximately 218 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 May

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

Temperature range in West-Flanders (May)

Precipitation variation in West-Flanders (May)

Bruges

In May Bruges generally has moderate 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
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
218 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bruges →

Ostend

In May Ostend generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
220 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ostend →

Knokke-Heist

In May Knokke-Heist generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
218 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Knokke-Heist →

Blankenberge

In May Blankenberge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
218 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Blankenberge →

Ypres

In May Ypres 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
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
195 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bruges 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Ostend 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Ypres 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Knokke-Heist 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Blankenberge 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
De Haan 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

West-Flanders weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, West-Flanders, Belgium generally has pleasant weather conditions. Bruges sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

In Bruges, the average daytime high in May is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

May is on the drier side in West-Flanders, Belgium. Bruges averages only about 63 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bruges, May might be a good time to visit West-Flanders, Belgium. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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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