Ghent weather in October

Ghent, Belgium
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October in Ghent: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Ghent · #579 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Ghent climate normals — October

Daytime high16°C / 61°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Rainfall101 mm / 4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point11°C / 52°F
Sunshine5.9 h/day
Daylight10.7 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

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

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Ghent in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Ghent?
October in Ghent: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Ghent on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Ghent in October?
In October, Ghent averages a daily high of 16°C and a low of 10.2°C, with about 100.6 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ghent in October?
Ghent has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in October.

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