Gent Weather in December

What's the weather like in Gent (Flanders) in December 2024?

The climate in Gent during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Gent and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Gent weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.4°C 43.4°F
Nightly temperature 1.7°C 35°F
Average temperature 4°C 39.2°F
Daily sunshine 1.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 9.3°C 48.8°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average December is the 4th 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.

December temperatures in Gent

Gent average temperature in December

December rainfall

Gent average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Gent average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gent in December 2024.

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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
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