Gent's winters are typically cold and unpredictable, with temperatures often fluctuating between freezing and mild days. Spring brings a gradual warming trend, with March and April averaging around 7°C, marking the beginning of a period of steady growth in temperature. Summer months are warm, but not sweltering, with July and August highs rarely exceeding 27°C. Autumn is characterized by cooling temperatures, with October and November experiencing dips into single-digit lows. Winters return with a chill, though still generally milder than those at the start of the year, with January and December averages hovering around 6°C.