Climate in Bruges — Annual Weather Overview
Bruges has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 22.6°C) and the coolest is January (7.4°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 15.2°C between August and January. Annual rainfall totals around 922mm. October is the wettest month at 103.2mm, while April averages just 42.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 13.8°C, 168mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 22.0°C, 243mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 16.1°C, 274mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 8.2°C, 237mm rain.
Bruges — Monthly Temperatures
Bruges — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Bruges stays reasonable all year.
Bruges weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4°C | 2.9°C | 80.6mm | 3.9h | 14 | 10/10 |
| February | 9.3°C | 3.4°C | 59.7mm | 5.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| March | 11.2°C | 3.6°C | 70.7mm | 7.5h | 12 | 10/10 |
| April | 13.3°C | 4.7°C | 42.4mm | 10.4h | 8 | 10/10 |
| May | 16.9°C | 8.4°C | 55.0mm | 12.0h | 9 | 10/10 |
| June | 21.6°C | 12.9°C | 86.7mm | 12.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
| July | 21.7°C | 13.8°C | 77.0mm | 11.6h | 12 | 10/10 |
| August | 22.6°C | 14.8°C | 79.4mm | 11.1h | 13 | 10/10 |
| September | 20.9°C | 12.8°C | 71.7mm | 9.2h | 10 | 10/10 |
| October | 16.2°C | 9.9°C | 103.2mm | 6.3h | 16 | 9/10 |
| November | 11.2°C | 6.0°C | 98.8mm | 4.2h | 16 | 10/10 |
| December | 8.0°C | 3.5°C | 97.1mm | 2.9h | 16 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Bruges have?
Bruges has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 7.4°C in January to 22.6°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Bruges?
August is the hottest month in Bruges, with average highs of 22.6°C and lows of 14.8°C.
What is the coldest month in Bruges?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 7.4°C and lows of 2.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Bruges?
October is the wettest month, averaging 103.2mm of rainfall over around 16 rainy days.
How much rain does Bruges get per year?
Bruges receives around 922mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (42.4mm).
When is the best time to visit Bruges?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.