Winter
Dec → Feb7 to 9°
nights 2 to 4°
- 14 rainy days · 74 mm
When is the best time to visit Bruges?
- Jan7°fair
- Feb9°not recommended
- Mar11°fair
- Apr14°recommended
- May17°recommended
- Jun21°recommended
- Jul22°fair
- Aug23°fair
- Sep20°recommended
- Oct16°recommended
- Nov11°fair
- Dec8°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Bruges, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 2° | 83 mm | 15 d | |
| February | 9° | 3° | 59 mm | 12 d | |
| March | 11° | 4° | 72 mm | 13 d | |
| April | 14° | 6° | 51 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| May | 17° | 9° | 60 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 21° | 13° | 64 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| July | 22° | 14° | 63 mm | 12 d | |
| August | 23° | 15° | 73 mm | 13 d | |
| September | 20° | 13° | 70 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| October | 16° | 10° | 75 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| November | 11° | 6° | 87 mm | 15 d | |
| December | 8° | 4° | 81 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Bruges, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Markt) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May11 to 17°
nights 4 to 9°
- 12 rainy days · 61 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug21 to 23°
nights 13 to 15°
- 12 rainy days · 67 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov11 to 20°
nights 6 to 13°
- 13 rainy days · 77 mm
Book early for April to June, September to October and December
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Bruges, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h33 of daylight, in December 7h54, a difference of 8h39.
8h21Jan
9h55Feb
11h43Mar
13h46Apr
15h33May
16h33Jun
16h08Jul
14h34Aug
12h33Sep
10h34Oct
8h48Nov
7h54Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Markt" (51.21°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Bruges, month by month
EventsProcession of the Holy BloodMayCactus FestivalJulyChristmas marketNovember to JanuaryDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, April, May, June, July, September
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Bruges, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- MayProcession of the Holy Blood big crowds
The relic of the Holy Blood is carried through the town in a costumed procession on Ascension Day, a Thursday in May.
- JulyCactus Festival
Minnewaterpark hosts three days of concerts in July, spanning pop, rock and world music.
- November to JanuaryChristmas market
The Markt sets up its Christmas market and ice rink from late November to early January, at the foot of the belfry.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair7°2° at night
- 83 mm · 15 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended9°3° at night
- 59 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair11°4° at night
- 72 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended14°6° at night
- 51 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended17°9° at night
- 60 mm · 12 d
High season, book early
June
Recommended21°13° at night
- 64 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair22°14° at night
- 63 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair23°15° at night
- 73 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended20°13° at night
- 70 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended16°10° at night
- 75 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair11°6° at night
- 87 mm · 15 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Recommended8°4° at night
- 81 mm · 15 d
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 2 °C at night. Frequent rain: 83 mm over 15 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 9 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (60 mm). High season: book early.
June. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (64 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (63 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 16 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (75 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 11 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Frequent rain: 87 mm over 15 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 8 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Frequent rain: 81 mm over 15 days. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bruges?
April to June, September to October and December: over these months, recorded highs range from 8 to 21 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Markt).
Which month should you avoid in Bruges?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 59 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Markt).
What is the hottest month in Bruges?
August, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Markt).
What is the coldest month in Bruges?
January, with 7 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Markt).
What is the driest month in Bruges?
April: 51 mm over 11 days of rain, against 87 mm in November, the wettest month.
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