December 2025 brought notably dry and sunny conditions to West-Vlaanderen, marking a significant departure from typical winter weather patterns. The month presented an interesting contrast between mild early-December days and a cold spell around Christmas, while precipitation remained well below seasonal norms.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for December reached 6.3 degrees Celsius, running slightly below the normal value of 6.6 degrees, resulting in a modest anomaly of minus 0.3 degrees. The warmest day occurred in Brugge on December 7th, when temperatures climbed to 14.6 degrees Celsius, providing a mild interlude early in the month. In contrast, the coldest conditions developed around Christmas, with Oostkamp recording a minimum of minus 4.2 degrees Celsius on December 26th, creating a temperature range of approximately 19 degrees across the month.
Precipitation Patterns
December proved exceptionally dry across the province, with an average total of just 27.4 millimeters compared to the normal expectation of 64.9 millimeters. This represents a substantial 58 percent deficit in rainfall. The wettest day occurred on December 7th in Menen, which received 11.0 millimeters of precipitation. When examining individual locations, Wevelgem emerged as the wettest area with a total accumulation of 42.0 millimeters throughout the month, still well below seasonal averages.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of the most striking characteristics of December 2025 was the exceptional sunshine. The province recorded 112.9 hours of sunshine, significantly exceeding the normal value of 87.2 hours by 29 percent. This surplus of bright days contributed to the overall dry conditions and provided more daylight than typically expected during winter's darkest month.
The combination of below-average precipitation, above-average sunshine, and near-normal temperatures created an unusually pleasant December for West-Vlaanderen, with the most notable weather event being the cold snap around Christmas that brought freezing conditions to inland areas.