March · Belgium
Best time to visit Ghent in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ghent in March
Average temperature 8°C, 76 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Ghent scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ghent layers medieval canals, a castle and a student energy onto Belgium's university city.
March in Ghent: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 8th 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.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ghent in March?
- In March, Ghent averages 8°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Ghent?
- March earns a 6.8/10 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 March?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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