Monthly climate guide
Gent weather in October
Expect mild weather in Gent in October: afternoons reach about 16°C (60°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (46°F). Around 70 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than September and 5°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Gent.
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 5°C cooler.
Avg high
16°C
60°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
70 mm
some rain
Humidity
86%
relative
Sky
80%
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 October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October 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 October
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Gent in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Gent?
October is a reasonable time for Gent: highs around 16°C and about 70 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Gent in October?
Average highs are about 16°C (60°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gent in October?
Gent typically gets around 70 mm of rain in October — 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.