Ghent weather in May
May in Ghent: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Ghent · #383 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ghent climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.6 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ghent in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ghent?
- May in Ghent: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Ghent on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Ghent in May?
- In May, Ghent averages a daily high of 17.2°C and a low of 8.7°C, with about 60.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ghent in May?
- Ghent has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.