West-Flanders weather in May
Thinking about venturing to West-Flanders this May 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 May?
West-Flanders is a region in Belgium. May in West-Flanders generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Bredene at 16°C and pleasant in Waregem at 19°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Waregem and 11°C in Bredene.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blankenberge with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Tielt with 71 mm. Meanwhile, Bruges enjoys close to 218 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West-Flanders in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West-Flanders climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in West-Flanders?
Bruges
In May Bruges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ostend
In May Ostend generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Knokke-Heist
In May Knokke-Heist generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Blankenberge
In May Blankenberge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ypres
In May Ypres generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 May the best time to visit West-Flanders?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bruges, May might be a good time to visit West-Flanders. 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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