When to go to Ghent?
Merchant houses along the Graslei face their own reflections in the Lys, gable by stepped gable. Inside St Bavo's Cathedral, Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece opens panel by panel in astonishing detail; outside, the belfry and the dark stone of the Gravensteen keep the skyline resolutely medieval. The quayside terraces fill the moment the weather allows.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Ghent, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Ghent
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 70 | 5 | 46 |
| February | 4.3 | 62 | 7 | 47 |
| March | 6.5 | 75 | 8 | 54 |
| April | 8.7 | 72 | 10 | 60 |
| May | 10.7 | 81 | 14 | 69 |
| June | 12.3 | 59 | 18 | 78 |
| July | 11.2 | 74 | 19 | 74 |
| August | 10.8 | 65 | 20 | 74 |
| September | 9.0 | 87 | 17 | 64 |
| October | 6.6 | 80 | 13 | 55 |
| November | 3.8 | 99 | 8 | 43 |
| December | 2.5 | 85 | 6 | 39 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Ghent, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is June (about 59 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 20°C). Over the year, an average of 909 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Ghent?
- St Bavo's Cathedral (Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece)
- Belfry (UNESCO)
- Castle of the Counts (Gravensteen)
- Graslei and Korenlei (medieval quays)
Practical info
- Country: Belgium
- Station: Gent-Sint-Pieters
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