AI-generatedGhent at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 754 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Ghent
Ghent has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Ghent is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0618:55
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:46–08:52 · evening 18:10–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:33–07:46 · evening 19:15–19:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ghent in October?
In October, Ghent is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ghent.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min08:06 – 18:55
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Brussels
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Ghent
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Ghent, 34 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ghent
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ghent: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ghent has about 12 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ghent
How breezy and how cloudy Ghent is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ghent typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Ghent: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ghent
How often the day gets hot in Ghent (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ghent has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ghent
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 6° | 2° | 2.1 h | 12 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 8° | 2° | 2.8 h | 11 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 11° | 3° | 4.3 h | 12 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 14° | 6° | 6.1 h | 11 | 48 |
| MayMay | 74 | 18° | 9° | 6.6 h | 12 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 21° | 12° | 6.9 h | 11 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 22° | 14° | 6.9 h | 13 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 23° | 14° | 6.4 h | 12 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 20° | 12° | 5.2 h | 10 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 15° | 9° | 3.7 h | 12 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 10° | 5° | 2.2 h | 13 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 7° | 3° | 1.7 h | 13 | 69 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
51.05° N, 3.72° E · 10 m · Europe/Brussels
Best time to visit Ghent
The best time to visit Ghent is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to October. Rain is most frequent in May and in July and from November to January; the wettest month is August with 76 mm.
Ghent through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ghent in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ghent in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ghent in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ghent in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ghent for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ghent
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Ghent: score 78 against 52. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 52 | 78better |
| Day high | 15° | 21° |
| Night low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 64 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Ghent month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January6° · 2 h
In January, Ghent is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in January15February8° · 3 h
In February, Ghent is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in February32March11° · 4 h
In March, Ghent is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in March56April14° · 6 h
In April, Ghent is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in April74May18° · 7 h
In May, Ghent is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in May78June21° · 7 h
In June, Ghent is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in June75July22° · 7 h
In July, Ghent is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in July75August23° · 6 h
In August, Ghent is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in August74September20° · 5 h
In September, Ghent is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in September52October15° · 4 h
In October, Ghent is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in October22November10° · 2 h
In November, Ghent is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ghent.
Ghent in November11December7° · 2 h
In December, Ghent is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ghent.
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Ghent vs. Bruges
In October Ghent has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs. 47). During the day it is about as warm in Bruges as in Ghent.
| in October | Ghent | Bruges |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 52 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Ghent
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Ghent in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ghent has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 290 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ghent
When is the best time to visit Ghent?
The best time to visit Ghent is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ghent?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Ghent?
Rain is most frequent in May and in July and from November to January; the wettest month is August with 76 mm. The driest month is April with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ghent get?
Ghent gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Ghent in?
Ghent uses the time zone Europe/Brussels: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Ghent?
Ghent has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 12.
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