Ypres weather in August (West-Flanders, Belgium)

Interested in knowing the climate of Ypres in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Ypres during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 24°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Ypres in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 200 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Ypres. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ypres climate page with graphs.

 

Ypres, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lille, France (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in August

Find out more about the weather in Belgium and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ypres, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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