Month guide · Bruges · Belgium
Bruges in November
What November is really like in Bruges: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jan Beerblock, Public domain
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 8.8 hours of daylight. Damp and dark early, but quiet until the Christmas market opens late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Bruges: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:05
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:00
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). A calmer September, autumn colour on the ramparts and wetter, darker days by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Christmas market and ice rink on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein (usually from late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Begijnhof and Walplein
Begijnhof and Minnewater
Visit early in the morning, before tour groups arrive, and keep voices low; it is still a place of quiet residence.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Photo spot
- History
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Markt and Burg
Rozenhoedkaai
The Quay of the Rosary is the classic Bruges view: a bend in the canal with old houses on the water and the Belfry rising behind.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
Garden · Dijver
Bonifacius Bridge and Arentshof
Combine it with the Groeningemuseum, a minute's walk away, and visit early before the crowds.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Begijnhof and Walplein
De Halve Maan Brewery
The last working family brewery in the city centre has brewed on the Walplein since 1856 and makes Brugse Zot and Straffe Hendrik.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Views
- History
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 13 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Bruges?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Bruges in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Bruges?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Damp and dark early, but quiet until the Christmas market opens late in the month.
+How warm is Bruges in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bruges in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.