December · Belgium
Best time to visit Ghent in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ghent in December
Average temperature 6°C, 85 mm of rain, about 5 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
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Ghent scores 4.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ghent layers medieval canals, a castle and a student energy onto Belgium's university city.
December in Ghent: expect compromises
December averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 85 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ghent in December?
- In December, Ghent averages 6°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ghent?
- 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 Ghent in December?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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