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Ypres weather in October (West-Flanders, Belgium)

What can you expect from the weather in Ypres during October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Ypres generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Ypres in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 116 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ypres, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 116 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Lille, France (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Belgium in October

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

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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 Ypres in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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