West-Vlaanderen experienced a notably sunny and warm July in 2025, with temperatures running slightly above seasonal norms and exceptional sunshine hours brightening the month. The province saw considerable variation in weather conditions throughout the period, with both heat waves and cooler spells marking the month's character.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for July across West-Vlaanderen reached 18.7 degrees Celsius, which is 0.5 degrees above the normal value of 18.2 degrees. The month opened with intense heat on July 1st, when Menen recorded the month's highest temperature of 36.7 degrees Celsius. In stark contrast, just three days later on July 4th, Alveringem experienced the coldest reading of the month at 9.1 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant temperature swings that occurred during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
Rainfall across the province totaled an average of 80.4 millimeters, representing an 8 percent decrease from the normal July precipitation of 87.8 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on July 6th in Tielt, which received 30.9 millimeters of rain. When examining total precipitation by location, Nieuwpoort emerged as the wettest area with 110 millimeters accumulated over the month, while other regions received considerably less moisture.
Sunshine and Notable Features
One of July's most striking characteristics was the abundance of sunshine. West-Vlaanderen recorded 401.1 hours of sunshine during the month, representing a 12 percent increase above the normal value of 357 hours. This exceptional sunshine contributed to the warm conditions and made July a particularly pleasant month for outdoor activities across the province.
Overall, July 2025 in West-Vlaanderen was characterized by above-average temperatures, below-average rainfall, and well-above-average sunshine hours, creating a summer month that favored warm, dry conditions with ample daylight.