When is the best time to go to Gent?

When is the best time to go to Gent? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Gent are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July, August and December


Annual weather in Gent

For full information about the climate and weather in Gent a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 38°F/43°F
2.5in
February 38°F/47°F
2in
March 41°F/52°F
2in
April 47°F/61°F
1.6in
May 52°F/65°F
3in
June 59°F/72°F
3.1in
July 63°F/74°F
3.1in
August 61°F/76°F
3in
September 56°F/70°F
1.7in
October 50°F/61°F
2in
November 45°F/52°F
2.2in
December 41°F/47°F
2.8in


Weather and climate in Gent

Gent enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gent is 59°F (ranging from 43°F in january to 76°F in august). Annual rainfall is 28.9in, with a minimum of 1.6in in april and a maximum of 3.1in in june.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 52°F°C and you can expect to have 2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of april the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 47°F and it rains about 1.6in each month.
  • In the month of may the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and it rains about 16% of the time in may.
  • Between june and august the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 61°F and it rains about 14% of the time in august.
  • In the month of september the climate is beautiful. It is for example 70°F as maximum temperature in september and it rains about 8% of the time in september.
  • In october the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 56°F and it rains about 9% of the time in october.
  • In november the climate is unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 67°F and it rains in november about 2.2in.
  • In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 59°F and it rains about 2.8in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gent

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gent: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gent

Find out when Gent has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Gent

  • Very low season in Gent
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Gent
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, June and November.
  • High season in Gent
    The number of visitors to Gent is high in: May, September, October and December.
  • Peak season in Gent
    The largest number of tourists visiting Gent is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Gent month by month



Best time for low prices in Gent

Average prices of hotels in Gent month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gent. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Gent

On average, it costs $ 73 per day to hire a car in Gent. This price varies by $ 39 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 59 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 98.

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