Menin Gate
Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium is a war memorial, city gate, and Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintained memorial. It is part of the Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front) and is listed as a World Heritage Site. Designed by Reginald Blomfield and created by William Reid Dick, the structure was built in 1927 using Portland limestone and natural stone.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, which both record average daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 6 °C and 7 °C respectively, and lows of 1 °C. November and December experience the highest precipitation, with 76 mm of rain over 16 days in November and 75 mm over 15 days in December.
The nearest airport is Lille Airport in Lesquin, France, located 35 km away, and the site is 103 km from Brussels. Nearby sights include the Ypres Cloth Hall at 0.4 km, Langemark German war cemetery at 7.8 km, Tyne Cot at 8.5 km, Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde in Bruges at 44.9 km, and the Church of Our Lady in Bruges at 45.6 km.
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 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 49 | 59 | 50 | 65 | 70 | 68 | 65 | 69 | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
