Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Ghent in April
Ghent sees its driest month, with just 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain, highs of 58°F (15°C) and lows of 40°F (5°C).
It scores 77/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (38 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 58°F (15°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (5°C).
About 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and August & September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (8°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 60/100 in March to 77/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep window our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ghent in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Belfry of Ghent
14th-century belfry with a lift to the top.
Ghent canal boat tour
Short boat trip past the guildhouses and castle.
Patershol
Old neighborhood of narrow lanes and restaurants near the castle.
Graslei and Korenlei
Medieval guildhouses facing each other across the Leie river.
Why now April scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Amadeus
All-you-can-eat spare ribs in a candlelit old house by the Plotersgracht; a long-running Ghent standby.
Nearby in April
- Bruges in April~24 mi · highs 57°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in April~31 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in April~104 mi · highs 55°F, 1.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in April~125 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 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.
Ghent in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Ghent?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 77/100 against a best of 85 in May & June and August & September. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep window our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends.
How cold is Ghent in April?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ghent in April?
Not much: about 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.6 in (778 mm).
What should I pack for Ghent in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail Apr – Jun, Sep
Planning Ghent in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.