Best time to visit Bruges
The best months to visit Bruges are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and June score best for Bruges weather:
- June19° / 13°CJune is pleasantly mild, with long evenings around Markt and Rozenhoedkaai.
- July21° / 15°CJuly is the warmest month, with busy canals and terrace tables around the Markt.
- August21° / 15°CAugust stays warm but wetter, so reserve indoor museum time around boat-trip weather.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Bruges weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 3° | 66 | 10 | 8h | 5° |
| February | 7° | 3° | 56 | 8 | 10h | 5° |
| March | 10° | 4° | 53 | 8 | 12h | 7° |
| April | 13° | 7° | 51 | 9 | 14h | 11° |
| May | 16° | 10° | 61 | 9 | 15h | 15° |
| JuneBest weather | 19° | 13° | 62 | 8 | 16h | 19° |
| JulyBest weather | 21° | 15° | 70 | 9 | 16h | 21° |
| AugustBest weather | 21° | 15° | 76 | 9 | 14h | 22° |
| September | 19° | 13° | 68 | 9 | 12h | 17° |
| October | 15° | 10° | 73 | 9 | 10h | 15° |
| November | 10° | 7° | 78 | 10 | 9h | 11° |
| December | 7° | 4° | 78 | 10 | 8h | 9° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Bruges month by month
January
Bruges in January: 6.6°C high, 2.7°C low, 66mm rain over 10 days, 8.1h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
February
Bruges in February: 7.1°C high, 2.5°C low, 56mm rain over 8 days, 9.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Bruges in March: 9.7°C high, 4°C low, 53mm rain over 8 days, 11.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Bruges in April: 13.3°C high, 6.5°C low, 51mm rain over 9 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Bruges in May: 16.3°C high, 10°C low, 61mm rain over 9 days, 15.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Bruges in June: 19.2°C high, 12.8°C low, 62mm rain over 8 days, 16.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JulyBest weather
Bruges in July: 21.1°C high, 15.1°C low, 70mm rain over 9 days, 15.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Bruges in August: 21.1°C high, 15.2°C low, 76mm rain over 9 days, 14.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
September
Bruges in September: 18.8°C high, 13.2°C low, 68mm rain over 9 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Bruges in October: 15°C high, 10.2°C low, 73mm rain over 9 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Bruges in November: 10.4°C high, 6.6°C low, 78mm rain over 10 days, 8.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Bruges in December: 7.2°C high, 3.7°C low, 78mm rain over 10 days, 7.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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