Bruges
City in Belgium
Bruges is a city in Belgium with a population of about 118,509 as of 2022. It is located 89 kilometers from the capital, Brussels, and is known for its religious and historic sites.
What to see
The city features several significant landmarks. Religious sites include the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Church of Our Lady, Bruges. Visitors also explore the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde and the Belfry of Bruges. The Groeningemuseum is also available for visitors.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, which see daily highs of 21 °C and lows of 15 °C. These months have moderate rainfall, with about 73 to 77 mm over 12 days. The winter months of January and December are cooler, with highs of 6 °C to 7 °C and lows of 2 °C to 3 °C. Rainfall is frequent throughout the year, with November being the wettest month, recording 83 mm of rain over about 16 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Ostend-Bruges International Airport, located 24 kilometers away in Oostende, Belgium.
Top sights in Bruges
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 54 | 60 | 47 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 77 | 74 | 84 | 83 | 81 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bruges (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.