The climate in Gent during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gent and is typically the 6th 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.
| Daytime temperature | 15.2°C 59.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.9°C 46.1°F |
| Average temperature | 11.5°C 52.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 79 mm 3.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average October is the 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.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| 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 |