When to go · Bruges, France

Best Time to Visit Bruges

The sweet spot for Bruges is August, July and May. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.

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August, July, May

Comfortable and drier

Shoulder

September, October, April

Fewer crowds, a trade-off

Think twice

November, December

Wettest is June (188mm)

Bruges weather, month by month

MonthHighLowRainFeel
Jan9°C / 48°F3°C / 37°F83mmcold, some rain
Feb13°C / 55°F5°C / 41°F59mmcool, mostly dry
Mar15°C / 59°F7°C / 45°F57mmcool, mostly dry
Apr18°C / 64°F8°C / 46°F57mmmild, mostly dry
MayBEST22°C / 72°F12°C / 54°F62mmmild, some rain
Jun26°C / 79°F16°C / 61°F188mmwarm, wet
JulBEST27°C / 81°F17°C / 63°F40mmwarm, mostly dry
AugBEST28°C / 82°F17°C / 63°F37mmwarm, mostly dry
Sep26°C / 79°F16°C / 61°F65mmwarm, some rain
Oct22°C / 72°F12°C / 54°F97mmmild, some rain
Nov14°C / 57°F7°C / 45°F142mmcool, wet
Dec12°C / 54°F5°C / 41°F120mmcool, wet

Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.

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