Early winter · Weather & things to do
Bruges in December
Bruges cools off: highs slip to 44°F (7°C), from 50°F in November, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 43/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (79 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cool, with highs near 44°F (7°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.1 in (79 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 83%.
Only about 7 h 40 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Shortest days of the year, about 7 h 40 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 54/100 in November to 43/100.
- Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.1 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bruges in December
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Bruges canal boat tour
Half-hour ride past bridges and backyards.
Minnewater and Beguinage
Quiet lake and walled 13th-century beguinage.
De Halve Maan Brewery
Family brewery with tours, a rooftop view and a courtyard bar.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 44°F.
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Romanesque lower chapel and Gothic upper chapel on the Burg square.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 44°F.
Belfry of Bruges
366 steps to a carillon tower above the Markt.
Nearby in December
- Ghent in December~24 mi · highs 43°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in December~55 mi · highs 43°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in December~107 mi · highs 44°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in December~139 mi · highs 42°F, 3.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bruges in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bruges?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain. Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bruges in December?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bruges in December?
Some: about 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.6 in (778 mm).
What should I pack for Bruges in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.1 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Bruges in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.