Saint Nicholas Church, Ghent
Saint Nicholas Church is a Gothic architecture church building in Ghent, Belgium. Dedicated to Saint Nicholas, this Catholic site dates back to 1201. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Belgium, ranking 35th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The church is 50 km from Brussels. For air travel, Antwerp International Airport is 54 km away and Brussels Airport is 56 km away. The entrance is located on Cataloniestraat at the Korenmarkt. The building is open Monday from 14:00 to 17:00, and Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 22 °C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year. In January, there are about 15 rainy days and 70 mm of rain, while in February there are about 12 rainy days and 55 mm of rain. In August, there are about 13 rainy days and 81 mm of rain. November and December also see about 15 rainy days each, with 78 mm of rain in both months. Visitors can combine a visit to the church with the Belfry of Ghent (0.2 km), Saint Bavo's Cathedral (0.3 km), or Gravensteen (0.4 km). Other nearby sights include the Groeningemuseum, which is 38.5 km away, and the Church of Our Lady in Bruges, located 38.6 km away.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
