Climate normals · 1970–2000
Gent Climate
Gent is a city in Belgium (VLG) with a population of about 265,086. Its average annual temperature is 10.7°C (51°F), with roughly 802 mm of rain per year.
10.7°C
Avg Temp
802
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Gent Climate
Gent has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F) and receives about 802 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.7°C
Avg Temp
802
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 66 mm |
| February | 4° / 39° | 49 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 63 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 50 mm |
| May | 14° / 56° | 61 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 76 mm |
| July | 19° / 65° | 69 mm |
| August | 19° / 65° | 59 mm |
| September | 15° / 60° | 71 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 79 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 83 mm |
| December | 5° / 40° | 76 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Gent
The most comfortable months to visit Gent are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 23°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Gent are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Gent, Belgium has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C and about 802 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Gent average about 23°C (74°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.