Weather radar Ghent
Real-time precipitation radar · Flandern · Belgium
Ghent climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Ghent shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6.5° | 9° | 11.9° | 13.9° | 18.1° | 22.5° | 23° | 23.4° | 20.8° | 16.3° | 10.5° | 8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 2.4° | 3.7° | 4.3° | 5.8° | 9.6° | 13.5° | 14.5° | 14.7° | 12.6° | 10.1° | 6° | 4.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 85 | 58 | 58 | 51 | 76 | 75 | 80 | 59 | 66 | 89 | 74 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| Sunshine hours | 113 | 138 | 227 | 295 | 338 | 347 | 354 | 337 | 266 | 184 | 116 | 83 |
| Humidity | 87% | 83% | 76% | 71% | 74% | 70% | 73% | 73% | 78% | 84% | 88% | 89% |
Best time to visit Ghent
The best time to visit Ghent is typically August. In this month the average high is 23.4°C, precipitation is 59 mm and sunshine duration is 337 hours. The annual average high is 15.3°C, total annual precipitation is 837 mm (147 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2798 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ghent
How up to date is the weather radar for Ghent?
The weather radar for Ghent is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Ghent?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Ghent: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Ghent?
The thunderstorm potential for Ghent is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Ghent.
What is the climate like in Ghent?
Ghent has an annual average high of 15.3°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 23.4°C), the coldest January (avg low 2.4°C). The wettest month is October with 89 mm, the driest April with 51 mm. Total annual precipitation is 837 mm (147 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2798 hours.