Bruges, Belgium

Best Time to Visit Bruges

The best time to visit Bruges is April to October.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeAprilCool, some rain

Averages 10°C (49°F) with 42 mm of rain over the month.

7 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Bruges in April to October for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $165, and daily spend is $25–$80 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cold, wet. Averages 5°C (41°F) with 82 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 6°C (42°F) with 56 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 7°C (45°F) with 65 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 10°C (49°F) with 42 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 13°C (56°F) with 54 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 17°C (62°F) with 64 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Best time

    Warm, some rain. Averages 18°C (65°F) with 61 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Best time

    Warm, some rain. Averages 18°C (65°F) with 79 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 16°C (61°F) with 62 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 13°C (55°F) with 75 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Good

    Cool, wet. Averages 8°C (47°F) with 84 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 6°C (43°F) with 80 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Bruges

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Bruges is warmest in July (18°C / 65°F) and coolest in January (5°C / 41°F). November is the wettest month at 84 mm of rain, and April the driest at 42 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Bruges
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan5°C 41°F82 mm
Feb6°C 42°F56 mm
Mar7°C 45°F65 mm
Apr10°C 49°F42 mm
May13°C 56°F54 mm
Jun17°C 62°F64 mm
Jul18°C 65°F61 mm
Aug18°C 65°F79 mm
Sep16°C 61°F62 mm
Oct13°C 55°F75 mm
Nov8°C 47°F84 mm
Dec6°C 43°F80 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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