Early spring · Weather & things to do
Ghent in March
Ghent warms up: highs climb to 51°F (10°C), from 44°F in February, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (55 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 51°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (55 mm) for the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and August & September.
- Comfort improves from 48/100 in February to 60/100.
- Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ghent in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Amadeus
All-you-can-eat spare ribs in a candlelit old house by the Plotersgracht; a long-running Ghent standby.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 51°F.
Gruut Brewery
City brewery making herb-spiced beer, with a taproom.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Gravensteen
12th-century castle of the Counts of Flanders in the city center.
Graslei and Korenlei
Medieval guildhouses facing each other across the Leie river.
Why now March scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in March
- Bruges in March~24 mi · highs 50°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in March~31 mi · highs 51°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in March~104 mi · highs 47°F, 2.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in March~125 mi · highs 51°F, 2.3 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Ghent?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are May & June and August & September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 51°F (10°C) and 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain. Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Ghent in March?
Average highs are 51°F (10°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ghent in March?
Not much: about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.6 in (778 mm).
What should I pack for Ghent in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Ghent in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.