December · Belgium
Best time to visit Bruges in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bruges in December
Average temperature 6°C, 90 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Bruges scores 4.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bruges keeps its medieval core intact: a belfry over the Markt, canal corners, and lanes of chocolate and lace shops.
December in Bruges — off-season conditions
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bruges in December?
- In December, Bruges averages 6°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bruges?
- December earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bruges in December?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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