Monthly climate guide
Gent weather in May
With highs near 18°C (65°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), May feels mild in Gent. Rainfall averages about 54 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 70%.
- Gent is usually about 4°C warmer than Knokke-Heist, 50 km away, in May.
- In Gent, May is late spring.
Avg high
18°C
65°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
54 mm
some rain
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
70%
cloud · often cloudy
Gent weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 1°C / 34°F | 71 mm | 93% | 85% |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 1°C / 33°F | 55 mm | 89% | 79% |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 50 mm | 84% | 75% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 40°F | 35 mm | 79% | 70% |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 8°C / 46°F | 54 mm | 77% | 70% |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 67 mm | 77% | 71% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 56°F | 73 mm | 76% | 69% |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 56°F | 70 mm | 77% | 70% |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 51°F | 55 mm | 80% | 71% |
| October | 16°C / 60°F | 8°C / 46°F | 70 mm | 86% | 80% |
| November | 10°C / 51°F | 4°C / 40°F | 62 mm | 91% | 84% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 3°C / 37°F | 87 mm | 93% | 85% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Gent?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gent →Other Belgium cities in May
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Gent in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Gent?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Gent, with highs around 18°C and about 54 mm of rain.
How warm is Gent in May?
Average highs are about 18°C (65°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gent in May?
Gent typically gets around 54 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gent (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.