Late summer · Weather & things to do
Ghent in August
The year's rain peaks now, with about 3.2 in (81 mm) falling in Ghent, alongside highs near 73°F (23°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C).
August opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 82/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 73°F (23°C) make long days outdoors easy.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 56°F (13°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.2 in (81 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is one of Ghent's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 67°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May & June and August & September.
- Comfort improves from 77/100 in July to 82/100.
- Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- 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 Ghent in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Graslei and Korenlei
Medieval guildhouses facing each other across the Leie river.
Why now August scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ghent canal boat tour
Short boat trip past the guildhouses and castle.
St Bavo's Cathedral
Home of the van Eyck brothers' Ghent Altarpiece.
Amadeus
All-you-can-eat spare ribs in a candlelit old house by the Plotersgracht; a long-running Ghent standby.
Pakhuis
Brasserie in a restored warehouse with iron columns.
Nearby in August
- Bruges in August~24 mi · highs 72°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in August~31 mi · highs 74°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in August~104 mi · highs 70°F, 3.5 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in August~125 mi · highs 75°F, 2.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer 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.
Ghent in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Ghent?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Ghent in August?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ghent in August?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.6 in (778 mm).
What should I pack for Ghent in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), 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 Ghent in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.