Ghent weather in December
December in Ghent: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Ghent · #687 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ghent climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.1 cm / 0.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ghent in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Ghent?
- December in Ghent: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Ghent on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Ghent in December?
- In December, Ghent averages a daily high of 7.9°C and a low of 3.8°C, with about 84.3 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ghent in December?
- Ghent has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
- Does it snow in Ghent in December?
- Ghent sees roughly 2.1 cm of snowfall in December.