Gent
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gent month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gent are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and January the wettest (about 81 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.7 | 1.8 | 81 | 3.6 |
| February | 8.7 | 2.5 | 61 | 5.2 |
| March | 11.3 | 3.5 | 64 | 7.2 |
| April | 14.6 | 5.4 | 49 | 9.9 |
| May | 18.7 | 9.1 | 61 | 11.0 |
| June | 22.5 | 13.0 | 68 | 11.6 |
| July | 23.2 | 14.2 | 62 | 11.6 |
| August | 23.5 | 14.6 | 63 | 10.7 |
| September | 20.6 | 12.2 | 58 | 9.1 |
| October | 15.9 | 9.6 | 74 | 6.1 |
| November | 10.3 | 5.1 | 73 | 4.3 |
| December | 7.9 | 3.3 | 73 | 3.1 |
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01 · OverviewGent, in brief
What is Gent?
Gent is a Belgian city located within the administrative region of Flanders. Officially written as Gent in Dutch, the city shares its name with various entities, including football clubs such as K.A.A. Gent and K.R.C. Gent, as well as the rugby club Gent RFC.
Where is Gent located and what defines its geography?
Situated in the country of Belgium, specifically in the Flanders region (admin1), Gent operates under the Europe/Brussels timezone and uses the EUR currency. Geographical coordinates place the city at latitude 51.05 and longitude 3.71667. According to population figures, Gent is home to 265,086 residents. Official languages recognized across Belgium and applicable within the area include nl-BE, fr-BE, and de-BE.
What linguistic and digital associations connect to Gent?
Beyond its geographical definition as a Belgian city in Flanders, the term Gent serves as a shortened form of the word gentleman. Digital infrastructure incorporates the city through the .gent top-level domain, which functions as a GeoTLD specifically designated for Gent. Additionally, the designation appears in scientific and commercial contexts, such as the Gent hyperelastic model for rubber elasticity, and historical brand names like Honeywell Gent, which was previously known as Gents' of Leicester.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gent
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gent located and what are its coordinates?
Gent is situated in Belgium at geographic coordinates 51.0500, 3.7167, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gent?
Gent has a recorded population of approximately 265,086 and observes the Europe/Brussels time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gent?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gent include NL-BE, FR-BE, DE-BE, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gent?
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