When is the best time to go to Gent

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gent, Belgium. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gent weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gent are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gent January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 62mm 1.8hrs 9.8hrs

The weather in January in Gent is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gent for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Gent and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gent with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Gent February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 47mm 3.1hrs 11.2hrs

February in Gent is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gent.

February is in the winter in Gent and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gent with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in February »

March

Gent March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 62mm 4.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Gent is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gent for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Gent and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gent with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in March »

April

Gent April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 50mm 5.8hrs 14.9hrs

Gent's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gent, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Gent and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gent with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in April »

May

Gent May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 61mm 7.1hrs 16.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Gent and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gent, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Gent and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gent with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in May »

June

Gent June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 72mm 7.5hrs 9.8hrs

The weather in June in Gent is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gent, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Gent and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gent with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in June »

July

Gent July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 72mm 7.2hrs 11.2hrs

July in Gent is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gent, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Gent and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gent with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in July »

August

Gent August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 64mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Gent is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gent, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Gent and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gent with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in August »

September

Gent September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 63mm 5.5hrs 14.9hrs

Gent's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gent, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gent and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gent with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in September »

October

Gent October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 79mm 4hrs 16.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Gent and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gent.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gent and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gent with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in October »

November

Gent November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 78mm 2.5hrs 9.8hrs

The weather in November in Gent is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gent for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gent and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gent with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in November »

December

Gent December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 72mm 1.7hrs 11.2hrs

December in Gent is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gent for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Gent and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gent with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gent weather in December »

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Gent weather stats

Gent weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.9°C 71.4°F
Driest month: February 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7hrs
Coldest month: January 5.2°C 41.4°F
Wettest month: October 79mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 18.3°C 64.9°F
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