Bruges Weather Forecast
Bruges weather: 58°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Bruges is a city in Belgium. Bruges is known for Medieval canals and belfry. It has a population of about 118.000.
Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in Bruges with light drizzle. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 56°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Bruges is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), about 101 mi away. Nearby highlights include Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Hoge Veluwe National Park and Tower of London.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is 5.4°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Bruges today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Bruges right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:03 PM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Bruges
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Rain | 68° / 56° | 100% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 52° | 27% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 53° | 2% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 56° | 17% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 57° | 55% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 62° | 86% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 67° / 60° | 85% · 0,8 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 67° / 57° | 76% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 61° | 62% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 59° | 49% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 59° | 48% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 57° | 38% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 56° | 46% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 50° | 35% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 59° | — · 0,8 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
Climate in Bruges month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 35° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 39° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 40° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 44° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 51° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 56° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 59° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 73° | 58° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 69° | 55° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 50° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 43° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 40° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Bruges
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Bruges
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bruges?
Bruges is a city in Belgium. Its coordinates are 51.2093, 3.2247. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Bruges right now?
It is currently 58°F (15°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 92% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bruges?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Bruges, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Bruges in?
Bruges observes Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00). The local time is 3:03 PM.
How many people live in Bruges?
Bruges has a population of approximately 118.000.
What is the nearest airport to Bruges?
The closest airports are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 101 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 148 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 155 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Bruges?
Popular options include Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and River Thames.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
