Bruges in April
Spring crowds return
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a below-average month in Bruges.
April brings spring and the first big crowds, especially at Easter.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–15°C
- Mild, with showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy, especially at Easter.
- Prices
- €€€
- Rates rise.
+Mild days and spring flowers.
–Easter crowds.
My tip for April
Take a canal boat early in the morning.
- Walking
- Canal boats
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Bruges, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Bruges in April
- Day-tripper crowds
- The center is busiest from late morning to late afternoon, especially on weekends.
April–October
Not set on April?
Months I'd choose over April
Weather
Weather in Bruges in April
In April Bruges averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F). The warmest month is July (around 23°C) and the coolest is January (around 6°C).
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 6°C
- 43°F
Climate data: Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium (Uccle, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Bruges in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Bruges?
- April is a below-average month in Bruges. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Bruges overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Mild days and spring flowers. The main downside: Easter crowds.
- What is the weather like in Bruges in April?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 6°C. Mild, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 23°C) and the coolest is January (around 6°C).
- Is Bruges crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy, especially at Easter. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Bruges in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Rates rise. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Bruges?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (April ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Still going to Bruges in April?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — easter crowds.
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