Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Bruges in November
Bruges cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 59°F in October, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (77 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 50°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (77 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 83%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 35 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (9°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 72/100 in October to 54/100.
- Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bruges in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
't Brugs Beertje
Small beer café with a list of Belgian beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 50°F.
Bistro Zwart Huis
Bistro in a 15th-century black-fronted house.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
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 50°F.
Belfry of Bruges
366 steps to a carillon tower above the Markt.
Nearby in November
- Ghent in November~24 mi · highs 50°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in November~55 mi · highs 50°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in November~107 mi · highs 49°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Reims in November~139 mi · highs 49°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Bruges?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain. Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bruges in November?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bruges in November?
Some: about 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.6 in (778 mm).
What should I pack for Bruges in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Bruges in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.