Ghent
City in Belgium
Ghent is a city in Belgium with a population of 272,657 in 2025. It is located 50 km from the capital, Brussels. Visitors come to see its notable landmarks, including Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent.
What to see
The city features historic architecture and cultural points of interest. Key sights include the medieval fortress Gravensteen, Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent, and the Belfry of Ghent (UNESCO). Additional locations worth looking at include Ghent City Hall, Graslei, Saint Nicholas Church, Ghent, and Vooruit.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 6 °C in January and December to 22 °C in July and August. Daily lows range from 1 °C in January and February to 14 °C in July and August. Monthly rainfall ranges from 49 mm in April to 81 mm in August, with rainy days occurring between 10 days in April and 15 days in January, November, and December.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) in Antwerp, Belgium, located 54 km away. The main hub is Brussels Airport in Zaventem, Belgium, located 56 km away.
Top sights in Ghent
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °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 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 55 | 64 | 49 | 64 | 74 | 76 | 81 | 69 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Ghent (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Ghent City Hall
- Graslei
- Vooruit