February · Belgium
Best time to visit Ghent in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ghent in February
Average temperature 7°C, 62 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Ghent scores 6.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ghent layers medieval canals, a castle and a student energy onto Belgium's university city.
February in Ghent — middling scores, decent value
Expect 7°C (44°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Ghent — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ghent in February?
- In February, Ghent averages 7°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Ghent?
- February earns a 6.0/10 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 February?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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