Ghent Top 10 Activities
Top things to do in Ghent
Popular Activities in Ghent
Best time to visit Ghent
Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Ghent throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 8.2–14.4°C, mild and rainy with occasional showers. Common activities: Visiting Ghent's historical center, canal tours. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers or skirt.
Summer (June–August): Average 17.9–19.4°C, warm and humid with relatively less rainfall. Common activities: Walking around Gravensteen Castle, enjoying outdoor cafes. Suggested clothing: Short-sleeved shirts, light trousers or skirts.
Autumn (September–November): Average 13.5–8.3°C, cool and rainy, with September being the rainiest month. Common activities: Visiting Ghent's museums, tasting local cuisine. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts.
Winter (December–February): Average 5.8–7.2°C, cold and humid with occasional snowfall. Common activities: Visiting museums indoors, enjoying hot chocolate. Suggested clothing: Thick coat, scarf, hat, gloves.
Weather in Ghent
Annual average temperature: approx. 12°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 839 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: September
Ghent weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 4.8°C | 7.2°C | 8.2°C | 10°C | 14.4°C | 17.9°C | 18.7°C | 19.4°C | 16.4°C | 13.5°C | 8.3°C | 5.8°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 62.1 | 60 | 71 | 61.6 | 69.1 | 56.5 | 57.1 | 57 | 106.5 | 68.5 | 91.4 | 78.2 |
7-day weather forecast for Ghent
| Date | 11/13Friday | 11/14Saturday | 11/15Sunday | 11/16Monday | 11/17Tuesday | 11/18Wednesday | 11/19Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Sunny | Sunny |  Light rain |  Patchy rain nearby | Light rain | Patchy rain nearby | Patchy rain nearby |
| High | 9.2°C | 7.7°C | 11.6°C | 9.6°C | 8.9°C | 7.5°C | 7.6°C |
| Low | 2.5°C | 0.3°C | 2.6°C | 3.5°C | 2.1°C | 5.2°C | 3.4°C |
