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Bruges Weather in April — Climate Guide

April in Bruges is very-high

Avg High
14°C
Avg Low
5°C
Rainy Days
9
Sunshine
5h

Bruges Weather in April — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Avg temp
14° / 5°
Rainfall
50mm · 9 days
Crowds
Busy

As of 2026, Bruges in April averages a high of 14°C and low of 5°C with 50mm of rain over about 9 days. Spring perfect. Light layers + light jacket.

April is very-high for Bruges.

Spring blooms + tulips. Hotels rising. Daffodils at Beguinage magical.

Crowds: Busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 0°C
9 /10

Travel score

Bruges April Weather Stats

Avg High

14°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

5°C

Rainy Days

9

50mm total

Sunshine

5h

Daily avg

Humidity

70%

moderate

UV Index

4

Moderate

Wind

10 km/h

Gusts 25

Sea Temp

0°C

no swimming

Crowds

Busy

At attractions

April Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
06:50
Day length
14h
Sunset
20:50
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Air Quality

38
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

13 μg/m³

PM10

23 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

13°C

/

Nighttime

4°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

10 km/h

Max gust 25 km/h

Activities Recommended for April

Canal boat rides Belfry Tower Beguinage tulips Chocolate shops

April Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 14°C ideal
  • Spring blooms + tulips
  • Daylight 13.5h
  • Canal boats running

Cons

  • Hotels rising
  • Variable weather

April Events & Festivals

  • Holy Blood Procession (Ascension Day varies May)

Bruges in April — Full Picture

Spring blooms + tulips. Hotels rising. Daffodils at Beguinage magical.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Spring perfect. Light layers + light jacket.

Packing Checklist

Light jacket
Sweater evening
Umbrella
Sneakers

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

14°C

Avg Low

5.7°C

Rainy days

9.3/mo

Busy Peak

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

22.3°C

Avg Low

13.3°C

Rainy days

9.3/mo

Very busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

15.3°C

Avg Low

8.7°C

Rainy days

10.7/mo

Very busy Peak

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

6.7°C

Avg Low

1.3°C

Rainy days

11.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Bruges Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
12d·70mm 2h 85% 1 Quiet Low season
10d·55mm 3h 80% 1 Quiet Low season
10° 10d·60mm 4h 75% 3 Moderate Shoulder
April (Best)
14° 9d·50mm 5h 70% 4 Busy Peak
May (Best)
18° 9d·50mm 6h 70% 5 Very busy Peak
June (Best)
21° 12° 9d·60mm 7h 70% 6 Very busy Peak
July (Best)
23° 14° 10d·70mm 7h 70% 7 Very busy Peak
23° 14° 9d·65mm 7h 73% 6 Very busy Peak
20° 12° 9d·60mm 5h 75% 4 Very busy Peak
16° 11d·80mm 4h 80% 2 Busy Peak
10° 12d·80mm 2h 85% 1 Very busy Peak
December (Best)
12d·80mm 2h 85% 1 Very busy Peak

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Bruges April Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is April a good time to visit Bruges?

Bruges in April is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Bruges in April?

Bruges April averages a high of 14°C and a low of 5°C.

Does it rain much in Bruges in April?

Bruges April averages 50mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.

What should I wear in Bruges in April?

Spring perfect. Light layers + light jacket.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Bruges in April?

Bruges April sunrise is 06:50 and sunset is 20:50, with 14h of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Bruges in April?

Bruges April air quality (AQI) averages 38, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 13μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Bruges in April?

In April, Bruges is great for Canal boat rides, Belfry Tower, Beguinage tulips.

Is April peak season in Bruges?

Bruges April crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Best Months to Visit Bruges

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Why you can trust weather guide

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