Ghent weather in August
August in Ghent: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Ghent · #62 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ghent climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ghent in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Ghent?
- August in Ghent: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Ghent on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Ghent in August?
- In August, Ghent averages a daily high of 23.2°C and a low of 15.2°C, with about 59.3 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ghent in August?
- Ghent has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in August.