Ghent weather in September
Ghent in September averages 16°C (61°F), 72 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Ghent, September is the fourth warmest, the sixth wettest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 16°C (61°F)
13–19°C · 56–66°F
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.7 h
hours per day
What is Ghent like in September?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Ghent in September?
A light rain jacket
About 72 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
September compared with August and October
September in Ghent is 2.6°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (66°F).
September in Ghent is 3.8°C warmer than October and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Ghent in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 12 hours 37 minutes in Ghent, rising about 07:20 and setting about 19:58 local time.
September ends 1 hour 51 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 55 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Ghent
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Travel guides for Ghent
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Ghent weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 40°F | 59 mm |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | 52 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 44 mm |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 35 mm |
| May | 14°C / 56°F | 51 mm |
| June | 16°C / 61°F | 64 mm |
| July | 19°C / 65°F | 74 mm |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 79 mm |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 72 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 76 mm |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 78 mm |
| December | 5°C / 42°F | 74 mm |
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FAQs about Ghent in September
September climate averages for Ghent, 1991–2020.
Ghent averages 16°C (61°F) in September, ranging from about 13°C (56°F) at night to 19°C (66°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 72 mm falls across September, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. September averages 16°C (61°F) against 12°C (54°F) in October — 3.8°C warmer.
September is 2.6°C cooler than August, and about as wet.
Yes. September falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 5.7 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 37 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 16 hours 32 minutes in June and 7 hours 56 minutes in December.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 07:20 and sunset about 19:58 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 51 minutes shorter than it starts.
