Gent Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Gent Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


39°C
Highest Temp
26 Jun. 26

-3°C
Lowest Temp
11 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust28.3°C

Coldest MonthJanuary2.29°C

Wettest MonthJanuary2.56mm

Windiest MonthJanuary23.05km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Gent historically?

August is historically Gent's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 24°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 39°C on 2026-06-26.

2. What is the coldest month in Gent historically?

January is Gent's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 2°C. The all-time record low of -11°C was recorded on 2010-01-08.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Gent over the past 17 years?

Gent's average annual rainfall is approximately 768.5mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Gent experience on average per year?

Gent historically records approximately 217.9 rainy days per year. January has the highest number of rain days at an average of 20.2 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Gent?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Gent is 39°C on 2026-06-26.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Gent?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Gent is -11°C on 2010-01-08.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Gent historically?

Gent experiences its strongest winds during December. The historic gust record of 55.7 kph was recorded on 2020-02-09.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Gent during a year?

Usually, Gent's humidity peaks in December at around 85.3% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 70.4%.