October in
Ghent toys with chillier tendencies, indicating the consolidation of the autumn season. The mercury rarely rises above 14°C (57.2°F). Raincoat-ready weather prevails most days as the frequency of rainfall remains relatively consistent. The rapid shortening of days becomes pronounced with Ghent experiencing approximately 10.7 hours of daylight.
November perpetuates this pattern of falling temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and increased odds of rainfall.
Temperature
The onset of October in Ghent aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F) in
September to a moderate 14°C (57.2°F). During October, Ghent's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a chilly 9°C (48.2°F).
Rainfall
In Ghent, during October, it is raining for 19 days. Throughout the year, there are 221 rainfall days.
Daylight
In Ghent, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 19:22 CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset at 17:20 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30.
March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.