Late spring · Weather & things to do
Ghent in May
Ghent warms up: highs climb to 65°F (18°C), from 58°F in April, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 65°F (18°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 47°F (8°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.3 in (59 mm) for the month.
With about 15 h 19 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is one of Ghent's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May & June and August & September.
- Comfort improves from 77/100 in April to 85/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep window our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ghent in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
St Bavo's Cathedral
Home of the van Eyck brothers' Ghent Altarpiece.
MSK Ghent
Fine arts museum with Flemish masters and Bosch.
Pakhuis
Brasserie in a restored warehouse with iron columns.
Gruut Brewery
City brewery making herb-spiced beer, with a taproom.
Ghent canal boat tour
Short boat trip past the guildhouses and castle.
Nearby in May
- Bruges in May~24 mi · highs 63°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in May~31 mi · highs 65°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in May~104 mi · highs 61°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reims in May~125 mi · highs 66°F, 2.6 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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Ghent?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep window our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Ghent in May?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ghent in May?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.6 in (778 mm).
What should I pack for Ghent in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail Apr – Jun, Sep
Planning Ghent in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.