What’s the climate like in Bruges?
The current climate of Bruges features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bruges in recent years was 36°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2021.
On average, Bruges gets 596 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 2,9 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Bruges?
The best time to visit Bruges for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Bruges. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Bruges
The climate table of Bruges shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 44 | 35 | 40 | 30 | 32 | 48 | 48 | 61 | 55 | 47 | 113 | 43 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 0,6 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 596 mm per year, averaging 50 mm per month
- Snowfall: 2,9 cm per year
- Driest months: 30 mm in April, 32 mm in May and 35 mm in February
- Wettest months: 113 mm in November, 61 mm in August and 55 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bruges
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bruges, Belgium. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bruges
This graph shows how much precipitation Bruges, Belgium, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bruges
This graph shows how much snow Bruges, Belgium, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bruges
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bruges, Belgium. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bruges
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bruges, Belgium. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bruges
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bruges, Belgium, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bruges
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bruges, Belgium, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bruges by Month
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