Belgium · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Bruges are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Bruges sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 22°C, and its coolest in January (around 7°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 798mm — November is typically the wettest month (~89mm) and April the driest (~41mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 239 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 1°C | 62mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / 1°C | 56mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 10° / 3°C | 46mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 13° / 5°C | 41mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 16° / 9°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 19° / 12°C | 63mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 21° / 13°C | 68mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 22° / 13°C | 82mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 19° / 11°C | 73mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 15° / 8°C | 80mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 10° / 5°C | 89mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 7° / 2°C | 86mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Bruges is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (35°F). Expect roughly 62mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 66 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Bruges is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 56mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 87 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Bruges is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 143 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Bruges is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 41mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 205 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in Bruges is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (47°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 230 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Bruges is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 233 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Bruges is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 239 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Bruges is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 82mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 224 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Bruges is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 73mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 172 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Bruges is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 121 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Bruges is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 89mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 67 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Bruges is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 86mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 53 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf