Bruges weather in May

May in Bruges: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Bruges · #192 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Bruges climate normals — May

Daytime high16°C / 61°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low9°C / 49°F
Feels like (high)14°C / 57°F
Rainfall49 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point9°C / 49°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight15.6 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)48🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Bruges in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Bruges?
May in Bruges: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Bruges on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in Bruges in May?
In May, Bruges averages a daily high of 16.1°C and a low of 9.3°C, with about 49.3 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Bruges in May?
Bruges has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.

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