Gent in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gent in may 2025
The weather in Gent in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
29%
21%
11%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
27%
21%
19%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
28%
23%
14%
Weather at 3am
50°F
25%
24%
21%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gent in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gent in may.
The climate of Gent in may is good
In may in Gent, the climate is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.6in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area this month, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 65°F. The minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Gent is 59°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Gent in may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 48% of time.
On average, in Gent, the days of may last 15:34. The sun rises at 04:55 and sets at 20:29.
With a good climate, may is advisable to go in this city in Belgium.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gent in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.06km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gent in may 2024:
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 68°F
54°F to 74°F
56°F to 76°F
59°F to 67°F
58°F to 70°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 67°F
56°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 67°F
58°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
50°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 68°F
52°F to 65°F
47°F to 63°F
56°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Belgium in may
Cities near Gent:
| Eeklo in may | good weather |
| Aalst in may | good weather |
| Dendermonde in may | good weather |
| Sint-Niklaas in may | good weather |
| Geraardsbergen in may | good weather |
| Brugge in may | good weather |
| Kortrijk in may | good weather |
| Zwin in may | good weather |
| Roeselare in may | good weather |
| Knokke-Heist in may | good weather |
| Mouscron in may | good weather |
| Brussels in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Gent in may:
Weather data for Gent for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gent. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gent can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gent.