2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Bruges in April

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

April is an excellent time to visit Bruges. Bruges has a Cool climate with average yearly highs of 17°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 4 rainy days per month.

Avg High

17°C

Avg Low

6°C

Rainy days

4days

Daylight

13.8h

Is April a good time to visit Bruges?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:53 AM

Sunset

8:42 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 8°C 4°C 11 Good
February 10°C 5°C 19 Wet
March 10°C 3°C 10 Good
April 17°C 6°C 4 Excellent (best)
May 18°C 8°C 5 Excellent (best)
June 20°C 12°C 14 Wet
July 21°C 13°C 13 Wet
August 24°C 16°C 16 Wet
September 20°C 12°C 9 Excellent (best)
October 14°C 9°C 20 Excellent (best)
November 12°C 6°C 10 Good
December 8°C 3°C 14 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for April

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Cool
Travel Context Brisk but pleasant—ideal for hiking or city walks with a light jacket.

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Common Questions

Is April a good time to visit Bruges? +

April is typically Excellent for visiting Bruges, with average highs of 17°C and around 4 rainy days.

What should I pack for Bruges in April? +

With highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Bruges in April? +

Bruges typically sees around 4 rainy days in April.

How many hours of daylight are there in Bruges in April? +

In April, Bruges gets approximately 13.8 hours of daylight per day.

Is April peak season in Bruges? +

Yes, April is peak season in Bruges. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Bruges? +

The best months to visit Bruges are April, May, September, October, December, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Brussels)

Last Updated: January 2026

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