Gent in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gent in december 2026
The weather in Gent in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 44.2cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Cloudy
36% of time
18%
15%
11%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
39% of time
20%
20%
11%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Cloudy
34% of time
21%
17%
11%
Weather at 3am
41°F
29%
21%
15%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gent in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gent in december.
The climate of Gent in december is very bad
In december in Gent, the climate is wet (with 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.2in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Gent is 43°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Gent in december with a maximum record of 61°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 16% of the month.
In december in Gent, the days on average last 07:56. Sunrise is at 08:42 and sets at 16:38.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gent in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 44.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.49km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gent in december 2025:
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
43°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
43°F to 45°F
47°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
31°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Belgium in december
Cities near Gent:
| Eeklo in december | very bad weather |
| Aalst in december | very bad weather |
| Dendermonde in december | very bad weather |
| Sint-Niklaas in december | very bad weather |
| Geraardsbergen in december | very bad weather |
| Brugge in december | very bad weather |
| Kortrijk in december | very bad weather |
| Zwin in december | very bad weather |
| Roeselare in december | very bad weather |
| Knokke-Heist in december | very bad weather |
| Mouscron in december | very bad weather |
| Brussels in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Gent
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Weather data for Gent in december:
Weather data for Gent for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gent. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gent can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gent.