May · Belgium
Best time to visit Ghent in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ghent in May
Average temperature 14°C, 81 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Ghent scores 8.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ghent layers medieval canals, a castle and a student energy onto Belgium's university city.
May in Ghent — reliably good (4th best month)
May averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ghent in May?
- In May, Ghent averages 14°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ghent?
- May earns a 8.3/10 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 May?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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