Weather in Ghent in July
July in Ghent is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Belgium, this is how Ghent actually wears July, not how a country centroid would. July is the peak of the warm side of the year in Ghent. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 19°C
15–22°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Ghent in July. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
July is a wetter month in Ghent. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Ghent
Dates are a starting point for July.
Travel guides for Ghent
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Ghent
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Similar weather in July
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FAQs about Ghent
Climate averages for Ghent, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Ghent is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 79 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
