Weather in Ostend
14-day forecast · updated today, Friday, October 30, at 3:04 am (GMT+13)- Feels like
- 48 °F
- Low / high
- 54 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 98% · 0.07 in
- Wind
- 13 mph SW
Today in Ostend: light drizzle, 54 °F to 62 °F, with a 98% chance of rain (0.07 in) and a moderate breeze from the southwest (13 mph). Tomorrow, overcast, 49 °F to 61 °F and a 4% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Tuesday 3, at 68 °F. Next likely rain: Tuesday 3 (31%).
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
- Wed 11
- Thu 12
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | High tides | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 30 | 54 / 62 °F | 98% · 0.07 in | 23 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | 11:03 am · 11:24 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 61 °F | 4% | 16 mph SW | 2.3 ft | 11:55 am | ECMWF | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 64 °F | 8% | 14 mph N | 2.2 ft | 12:18 am · 12:51 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 65 °F | 20% · 0.01 in | 15 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 1:14 am · 1:51 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 68 °F | 31% · 0.08 in | 14 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 2:14 am · 2:53 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 67 °F | 44% · 0.52 in | 14 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 3:17 am · 3:55 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 68 °F | 73% · 0.43 in | 15 mph NNE | 2.9 ft | 4:22 am · 4:53 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 71 °F | 65% · 0.38 in | 11 mph NW | 2.7 ft | 5:24 am · 5:48 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 67 °F | 52% · 0.05 in | 9 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 6:21 am · 6:40 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 66 °F | 37% | 8 mph N | 1.8 ft | 7:12 am · 7:28 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 60 °F | 44% · 0.19 in | 9 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 7:59 am · 8:14 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 64 °F | 55% | 9 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | 8:42 am · 8:59 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 63 °F | 42% · 0.05 in | 16 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | 9:23 am · 9:41 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 12 | 50 / 64 °F | 50% | 16 mph WSW | 2.3 ft | 10:02 am · 10:22 pm | ECMWF |
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 54° | 59° | 62° | 61° | 59° | 57° |
| Chance of rain | 53% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 45% | 98% | 30% |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in |
| Wind (mph) | 11 SW | 13 SW | 13 SW | 18 SW | 21 WSW | 23 WSW | 21 WSW | 19 SW |
| Humidity | 83% | 77% | 72% | 62% | 55% | 67% | 76% | 74% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Model | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF |
Do the models agree?
Medium confidenceThey broadly agree, but not quite on rain today: take it with some caution.
What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.
| High (°F) | Today | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 62° | 61° | 64° | 65° | 68° | 67° | 68° |
| AIFS | 65° | 64° | 68° | 67° | 70° | 69° | 70° |
| GFS | 64° | 62° | 63° | 65° | 68° | 69° | 66° |
| ICON | 64° | 63° | 65° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 66° |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
| Rain | Today | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0.07 in | 0 | 0 | 0.01 in | 0.08 in | 0.52 in | 0.43 in |
| AIFS | 0.06 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 in | 0.11 in | 0.14 in |
| GFS | 0.03 in | 0 | 0 | 0.04 in | 0.04 in | 0 | 0.01 in |
| ICON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.02 in | 1.10 in |
| Confidence | medium | high | high | medium | medium | low | medium |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 2348 | 1631 | 1427 | 1529 | 1425 | 1425 | 1531 |
| AIFS | 24 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 8 |
| GFS | 1835 | 1431 | 918 | 1119 | 819 | 918 | 919 |
| ICON | 2647 | 2139 | 1221 | 1527 | 1322 | 1222 | 1526 |
| Confidence | medium | medium | high | high | high | high | medium |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 | Thu 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 98% | 4% | 8% | 20% | 31% | 44% | 73% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 71% | 3% | 6% | 35% | 23% | 29% | 48% |
Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.
Outlook
How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.
Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | Above +2.9 °F | A bit above +28% | A bit above +0.9 °F | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | Normal +0.7 °F | A bit above +26% | A bit above +0.7 °F | — |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | Normal +0.7 °F | Normal | Normal +0.2 °F | 64° / 59° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | Normal +0.5 °F | Normal | Normal +0.2 °F | 65° / 60° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | Normal +0.5 °F | Normal | Normal −0.4 °F | 65° / 60° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | Normal +0.5 °F | Normal | Normal +0.4 °F |
| December | Normal 0.0 °F | Normal | A bit below −0.9 °F |
| January | Normal −0.2 °F | Normal | A bit below −1.1 °F |
| February | Normal +0.4 °F | Normal | Normal −0.2 °F |
| March | Normal +0.2 °F | Normal | Normal −0.4 °F |
Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give.
Ostend climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Ostend is from December to March: highs of 72 °F to 75 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Tropical cyclones rarely pass near Ostend: one within 93 mi in the last 30 years (1996–2025), June, in January 2014.
- JanJ
- FebF
- MarM
- AprA
- MayM
- JunJ
- JulJ
- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 74° | 59° | 3.29 in | 6 | 8.8 | 68° | 2.9 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 75° | 60° | 3.21 in | 6 | 7.2 | 70° | 2.8 ft |
| MarchMar | 73° | 58° | 3.77 in | 6 | 6.6 | 69° | 2.9 ft |
| AprilApr | 69° | 54° | 3.53 in | 8 | 5.6 | 67° | 2.9 ft |
| MayMay | 64° | 50° | 5.89 in | 10 | 4.4 | 64° | 3.0 ft |
| JuneJun | 60° | 46° | 4.57 in | 11 | 4.0 | 61° | 3.2 ft |
| JulyJul | 58° | 45° | 6.27 in | 12 | 4.6 | 58° | 3.2 ft |
| AugustAug | 59° | 46° | 5.36 in | 12 | 5.2 | 57° | 3.1 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 62° | 48° | 3.92 in | 10 | 5.7 | 58° | 3.0 ft |
| OctoberOct | 64° | 51° | 3.20 in | 9 | 6.6 | 60° | 2.7 ft |
| NovemberNov | 67° | 53° | 3.51 in | 7 | 7.3 | 62° | 2.6 ft |
| DecemberDec | 72° | 57° | 4.48 in | 7 | 7.8 | 66° | 2.7 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68° | 2.9 ft |
| Feb | 70° | 2.8 ft |
| Mar | 69° | 2.9 ft |
| Apr | 67° | 2.9 ft |
| May | 64° | 3.0 ft |
| Jun | 61° | 3.2 ft |
| Jul | 58° | 3.2 ft |
| Aug | 57° | 3.1 ft |
| Sep | 58° | 3.0 ft |
| Oct | 60° | 2.7 ft |
| Nov | 62° | 2.6 ft |
| Dec | 66° | 2.7 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 51.00 in of rain on about 102 days and about 2,250 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 54 °F now (feels like 48 °F). Today, 54 °F to 62 °F; tomorrow, 49 °F to 61 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 98%, with 0.07 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Tuesday 3: 31% and 0.08 in.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.09 in; last 3 days, 0.45 in; last 7 days, 0.48 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 77% now and the dew point is 47 °F.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.
The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.
UV index
Sat 31: 6 · Sun 1: 7 · Mon 2: 7
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.66 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Previous days
The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 29 | Light drizzle | 54 / 66 °F | 0.10 in | 17 mph W |
| Wed 28 | Light drizzle | 50 / 64 °F | 0.05 in | 12 mph WSW |
| Tue 27 | Light rain | 53 / 65 °F | 0.30 in | 16 mph WNW |
| Mon 26 | Light drizzle | 52 / 68 °F | 0.01 in | 11 mph NW |
| Sun 25 | Light drizzle | 53 / 64 °F | 0.02 in | 11 mph SW |
| Sat 24 | Overcast | 51 / 68 °F | 0 | 10 mph SW |
| Fri 23 | Mainly clear | 49 / 70 °F | 0 | 6 mph SSW |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy | 49 / 65 °F | 0 | 12 mph SSW |
| Wed 21 | Overcast | 51 / 63 °F | 0 | 12 mph SW |
| Tue 20 | Overcast | 47 / 64 °F | 0 | 8 mph SSW |
| Mon 19 | Overcast | 47 / 64 °F | 0 | 11 mph SSW |
| Sun 18 | Clear sky | 44 / 64 °F | 0 | 10 mph SSW |
| Sat 17 | Mainly clear | 40 / 60 °F | 0 | 9 mph S |
| Fri 16 | Light rain | 47 / 61 °F | 0.31 in | 11 mph S |
| Thu 15 | Light rain | 52 / 62 °F | 0.36 in | 19 mph NW |
| Wed 14 | Light drizzle | 55 / 65 °F | 0.07 in | 9 mph N |
| Tue 13 | Light drizzle | 57 / 68 °F | 0.11 in | 12 mph WNW |
| Mon 12 | Light rain | 58 / 68 °F | 0.41 in | 9 mph WSW |
| Sun 11 | Drizzle | 58 / 68 °F | 0.18 in | 11 mph NW |
| Sat 10 | Drizzle | 54 / 68 °F | 0.13 in | 10 mph NNE |
| Fri 9 | Light drizzle | 52 / 67 °F | 0.02 in | 8 mph NE |
| Thu 8 | Overcast | 49 / 68 °F | 0 | 10 mph SSW |
| Wed 7 | Partly cloudy | 47 / 64 °F | 0 | 14 mph SSW |
| Tue 6 | Light drizzle | 46 / 62 °F | 0.02 in | 10 mph ENE |
| Mon 5 | Overcast | 45 / 61 °F | 0 | 10 mph ESE |
| Sun 4 | Heavy drizzle | 47 / 58 °F | 0.25 in | 13 mph ESE |
| Sat 3 | Heavy drizzle | 52 / 62 °F | 0.06 in | 12 mph SW |
| Fri 2 | Overcast | 50 / 59 °F | 0 | 13 mph WSW |
| Thu 1 | Light drizzle | 48 / 62 °F | 0.01 in | 11 mph SW |
| Wed 30 | Light drizzle | 47 / 60 °F | 0.05 in | 6 mph SW |
These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.
Questions about the weather in OstendQuestions
What's the weather like today in Ostend?
Light drizzle, from 54 °F to 62 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southwest (13 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Ostend?
On Saturday 31 the chance of rain is 4% (0.00 in): overcast.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 46 °F and a high of 68 °F; the warmest day, Tuesday 3.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 6 (high). Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 29.73 inHg and steady: −0.09 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Ostend?
The best time to visit Ostend is from December to March: highs of 72 °F to 75 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Ostend in October?
In October, Ostend normally sees highs of 64 °F and lows of 51 °F, with about 9 rainy days (3.20 in for the month) and 7 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 60 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Ostend?
The warmest is February, with average highs of 75 °F, and the coldest July, with lows of 45 °F. The wettest is July (6.27 in) and the driest, October.
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Weather near Ostend
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Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 14 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:04 am (local time).
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