July · Belgium
Best time to visit Ghent in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ghent in July
Average temperature 19°C, 74 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Ghent scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ghent layers medieval canals, a castle and a student energy onto Belgium's university city.
July in Ghent — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 74 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Ghent at 8.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind June at 9.2/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ghent in July?
- In July, Ghent averages 19°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Ghent?
- July earns a 8.8/10 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 July?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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