Month guide · Bruges · Belgium
Bruges in April
What April is really like in Bruges: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Bruges. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Daffodils in the Begijnhof and longer days; Easter weekends get busy with day-trippers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Bruges: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:42
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Daffodils in the Begijnhof, terraces reopening and good cycling weather, with showers and busy Easter weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Bruges, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Markt and Burg
Frietmuseum
In one of the city's oldest buildings, the Saaihalle, this museum tells the story of the potato and Belgian frites, with old fryers and posters, and a cellar where you can buy frites at the end.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Food
- Rainy day
Museum · Dijver
Gruuthusemuseum
Don't miss the oratory window into the Church of Our Lady; it shows how the lords attended Mass privately.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Religious site · 't Zand
St. Salvator's Cathedral
Bruges's oldest parish church became its cathedral in the 19th century.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Religious site · Sint-Anna
Jerusalem Chapel and Lace Centre
Check when lace demonstrations are held and plan your visit around them.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 5°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Bruges?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Bruges?
It is one of the best months to visit Bruges. Daffodils in the Begijnhof and longer days; Easter weekends get busy with day-trippers.
+How warm is Bruges in April?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bruges in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.