Ghent weather in October

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 high | 16°C / 61°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 101 mm / 4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 21 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.