Ypres
City in Belgium
Ypres is a city in Belgium with a population of about 35,000. Located 103 kilometers from Brussels, it attracts visitors to its historical sites, including the UNESCO-listed Ypres Cloth Hall.
What to see
The city features several significant landmarks. You can visit the Ypres Cloth Hall, which holds UNESCO status, and the Menin Gate. Nearby, you will find the Tyne Cot site. Other notable locations include the In Flanders Fields Museum, as well as the Langemark German war cemetery and the Vladslo German war cemetery.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 22 °C. These months also see moderate rainfall, with about 12 days of rain each. If you prefer cooler weather, spring months like April and May offer milder temperatures between 5 °C and 17 °C with slightly less rain. November and December are the wettest months, with rain falling on 15 to 16 days, and temperatures dropping as low as 2 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Lille Airport in France, located 35 kilometers away. Ypres is situated 103 kilometers from Brussels.
Top sights in Ypres
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 Ypres (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- In Flanders Fields Museum
- Vladslo German war cemetery