Weather Report: East Flanders, Belgium – May 2025
May 2025 brought notably drier conditions to East Flanders compared to historical averages, though temperatures remained close to normal. The month featured a mix of warm spring days and occasional cool spells, with sunshine levels slightly above average.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for May in East Flanders reached 14.7 degrees Celsius, which is 0.6 degrees above the normal value of 14.1 degrees. This modest warming reflects typical late spring conditions across the province. The warmest day occurred on May 1st in Aalst, where temperatures climbed to 28.9 degrees Celsius, marking an excellent start to the month. In contrast, the coldest reading was recorded in Wachtebeke on May 5th, dropping to just 3.1 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the considerable temperature range experienced during this transitional season.
Precipitation Patterns
May proved to be significantly drier than average, with total precipitation reaching only 33.7 millimeters compared to the normal 71.8 millimeters. This represents a 53 percent deficit in rainfall, making it a notably dry month for the region. The wettest single day occurred on May 27th in Assenede, which received 18.9 millimeters of rain. When examining total precipitation by location, Horebeke recorded the highest accumulation with 39.3 millimeters for the entire month.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours totaled 329.6 hours across East Flanders, exceeding the normal value of 318.6 hours by approximately 3 percent. This above-average sunshine contributed to the pleasant spring conditions experienced throughout the month. The combination of above-normal temperatures, reduced rainfall, and increased sunshine created favorable conditions for outdoor activities and agricultural development during May 2025.