When is the best time to go to Oostende

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Oostende, 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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Oostende weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Oostende 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

Oostende January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 58mm 1.8hrs 9.7hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Oostende and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Oostende with around 58mm 2.3 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

Oostende February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 42mm 3.3hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Oostende and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Oostende with around 42mm 1.6 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Oostende March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 55mm 4.5hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Oostende and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Oostende with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Oostende weather in March »

April

Oostende April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 47mm 6hrs 15hrs

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

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 Oostende.

April is in the spring in Oostende and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Oostende with around 47mm 1.9 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Oostende May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 52mm 7.2hrs 16.8hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Oostende and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Oostende with around 52mm 2 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Oostende weather in May »

June

Oostende June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 60mm 7.7hrs 9.7hrs

Oostende's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Oostende.

June is in the summer in Oostende and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Oostende with around 60mm 2.4 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Oostende weather in June »

July

Oostende July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 63mm 7.4hrs 11.2hrs

July in Oostende is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being 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 Oostende.

July is in the summer in Oostende and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Oostende with around 63mm 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Oostende weather in July »

August

Oostende August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 60mm 8hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Oostende and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Oostende with around 60mm 2.4 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Oostende weather in August »

September

Oostende September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 69mm 5.4hrs 15hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Oostende and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Oostende with around 69mm 2.7 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Oostende weather in September »

October

Oostende October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 75mm 4.1hrs 16.8hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Oostende and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Oostende with around 75mm 2.9 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.

Oostende weather in October »

November

Oostende November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 80mm 2.8hrs 9.7hrs

The climate in Oostende during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Oostende 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 Oostende with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Oostende weather in November »

December

Oostende December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 69mm 1.7hrs 11.2hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Oostende and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Oostende with around 69mm 2.7 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Oostende weather stats

Oostende weather statistics
Hottest month: August 20.5°C 68.9°F
Driest month: February 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 8hrs
Coldest month: February 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: November 80mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 17.8°C 64°F
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