Ghent weather in June
In June, Ghent sees average daytime highs of 20°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 62 mm of rain across 11.2 wet days and about 16.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 20°C in the first days to 21°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in June, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 16 hours at the start of June to 16 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Ghent's 6th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ghent's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 20°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- 11.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 16 h 18 min
- 4:37 AM – 8:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- out of 10
Ghent is town in Ghent municipality, Belgium.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 20°C in the first days to 21°C by the end.
A typical June day in Ghent reaches about 20°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 16°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 3°C warmer than May and about 2°C cooler than July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 11 |
| 2 | 20 | 11 |
| 3 | 20 | 11 |
| 4 | 20 | 11 |
| 5 | 20 | 11 |
| 6 | 20 | 11 |
| 7 | 20 | 11 |
| 8 | 20 | 12 |
| 9 | 20 | 12 |
| 10 | 20 | 12 |
| 11 | 20 | 12 |
| 12 | 20 | 12 |
| 13 | 20 | 12 |
| 14 | 20 | 12 |
| 15 | 20 | 12 |
| 16 | 20 | 12 |
| 17 | 20 | 12 |
| 18 | 21 | 12 |
| 19 | 21 | 12 |
| 20 | 21 | 12 |
| 21 | 21 | 12 |
| 22 | 21 | 13 |
| 23 | 21 | 13 |
| 24 | 21 | 13 |
| 25 | 21 | 13 |
| 26 | 21 | 13 |
| 27 | 21 | 13 |
| 28 | 22 | 13 |
| 29 | 22 | 13 |
| 30 | 22 | 13 |
How June really feels in Ghent
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
June sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Ghent weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6° / 2° | 62 | 11.9 | 1.1 | 8.2 | 0.5 |
| Feb | 7° / 2° | 53 | 10.9 | 1.2 | 9.6 | 0.8 |
| Mar | 10° / 4° | 54 | 11.1 | 0.9 | 11.5 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 14° / 6° | 49 | 12 | 0 | 13.5 | 3.9 |
| May | 18° / 9° | 61 | 12 | 0 | 15.3 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 20° / 12° | 62 | 11.2 | 0 | 16.2 | 5.9 |
| Jul | 23° / 14° | 71 | 12.2 | 0 | 15.8 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 22° / 14° | 74 | 11.6 | 0 | 14.4 | 6.4 |
| Sep | 19° / 12° | 56 | 10.6 | 0 | 12.4 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 15° / 9° | 58 | 11.2 | 0 | 10.4 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 10° / 5° | 62 | 11.8 | 0.3 | 8.7 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 7° / 3° | 71 | 12.6 | 1.1 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%.
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| Clearer (%) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 31 | 69 |
| 4 | 31 | 69 |
| 5 | 30 | 70 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 29 | 71 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 28 | 72 |
| 14 | 28 | 72 |
| 15 | 28 | 72 |
| 16 | 29 | 71 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 31 | 69 |
| 20 | 31 | 69 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 37 | 63 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Ghent gets around 62 mm of rain over 11.2 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 38% and peaks near 42% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 6 | 42 |
| 7 | 42 |
| 8 | 42 |
| 9 | 42 |
| 10 | 41 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 40 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 35 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 34 |
| 22 | 34 |
| 23 | 34 |
| 24 | 34 |
| 25 | 34 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 36 |
| 29 | 36 |
| 30 | 37 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the dry band about 70% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 |
| Comfortable (%) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | 76 | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | 75 | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 75 | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | 74 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 74 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 8 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 14 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 15 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | 73 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 20 | 71 | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| 21 | 70 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| 22 | 69 | 24 | 6 | 1 |
| 23 | 68 | 25 | 6 | 1 |
| 24 | 67 | 26 | 6 | 1 |
| 25 | 64 | 28 | 7 | 1 |
| 26 | 63 | 29 | 7 | 1 |
| 27 | 61 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| 28 | 60 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| 29 | 59 | 32 | 8 | 1 |
| 30 | 57 | 33 | 9 | 1 |
Wind in June
Winds average 12 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 16 hours at the start of June to 16 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:44 AM to 4:40 AM, and sunset from 8:42 PM to 8:57 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:42 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:42 | 8:43 | 8:44 | 8:45 | 8:46 | 8:47 | 8:48 | 8:49 | 8:49 | 8:50 | 8:51 | 8:52 | 8:52 | 8:53 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:56 | 8:56 | 8:56 | 8:57 | 8:57 | 8:57 | 8:57 | 8:57 | 8:57 | 8:57 | 8:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.0 | 4:44 | 8:42 |
| 2 | 16.0 | 4:43 | 8:43 |
| 3 | 16.0 | 4:42 | 8:44 |
| 4 | 16.1 | 4:41 | 8:45 |
| 5 | 16.1 | 4:41 | 8:46 |
| 6 | 16.1 | 4:40 | 8:47 |
| 7 | 16.1 | 4:40 | 8:48 |
| 8 | 16.2 | 4:39 | 8:49 |
| 9 | 16.2 | 4:39 | 8:49 |
| 10 | 16.2 | 4:38 | 8:50 |
| 11 | 16.2 | 4:38 | 8:51 |
| 12 | 16.2 | 4:37 | 8:52 |
| 13 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:52 |
| 14 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:53 |
| 15 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:54 |
| 16 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:54 |
| 17 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:55 |
| 18 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:55 |
| 19 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:55 |
| 20 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:56 |
| 21 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:56 |
| 22 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:56 |
| 23 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:57 |
| 24 | 16.3 | 4:37 | 8:57 |
| 25 | 16.3 | 4:38 | 8:57 |
| 26 | 16.3 | 4:38 | 8:57 |
| 27 | 16.3 | 4:38 | 8:57 |
| 28 | 16.3 | 4:39 | 8:57 |
| 29 | 16.3 | 4:39 | 8:57 |
| 30 | 16.3 | 4:40 | 8:57 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 5.38 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.64 kWh/m² to a high of 5.38 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 5.38 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
Is June a good time to visit Ghent?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Ghent for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ghent in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Ghent sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 12°C. Worth packing: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ghent in June
The nearest coast averages about 16°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 43 km away) is warmest in August at about 19°C and coldest in February near 6°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Bracing |
| Feb | 6 | Bracing |
| Mar | 6 | Bracing |
| Apr | 9 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 16 | Cool |
| Jul | 18 | Cool |
| Aug | 19 | Cool |
| Sep | 18 | Cool |
| Oct | 15 | Bracing |
| Nov | 11 | Bracing |
| Dec | 8 | Bracing |
UV index in Ghent in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ghent peaks around June 21 at about 6 (high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Ghent in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ghent is worst in April — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Ghent?
Ghent sits at 51.0°N, 3.7°E, 10 m above sea level, in Belgium. The nearest listed city is Sint-Amandsberg, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Ghent
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ghent.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ghent has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 33 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 92 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 336 m.
The land around Ghent is covered by artificial surfaces (62%) and trees (26%) within 3 km, grassland (31%), cropland (26%) and trees (23%) within 16 km, and cropland (34%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Belgium travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 81% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $60,750
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.1
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 5.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 608
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ghent (51.05°, 3.7167°, elevation 10 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).