Ostend in December
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
15Rainy days (93 mm)
7:40 hDaylight
08:54Sunrise · 16:35 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Very wet: about 15 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.9 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 4°C | 73 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 7°C | 4°C | 61 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.1 |
| March | 9°C | 5°C | 55 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 11°C | 7°C | 46 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 14°C | 11°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| June | 17°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 20°C | 16°C | 70 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 20°C | 16°C | 80 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 18°C | 14°C | 78 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 14°C | 11°C | 92 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 10°C | 7°C | 95 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.1 |
| December | 8°C | 5°C | 93 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ostend in December?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 5°C.
When is the best time to visit Ostend?
The best months are August, July, June, September.