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Antwerp in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Antwerp in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Antwerp in August 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Antwerp in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +22°C and about 5 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 17 rainy days and 79 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antwerp has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Antwerp in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antwerp for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +22°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +11°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +20°C.

Is Antwerp warm or cold in August?

Antwerp is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +14°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Antwerp, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Antwerp in August

Antwerp weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+23°C+22°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+6°C+7°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+40°C+36°C+34°C
Rainfall
81 mm79 mm76 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%74%78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
655
Cloudy days
678
Rainy days
171715
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +22°C. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 81 mm to 79 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in July to 5 in August.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Antwerp in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Antwerp is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 269 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 58 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Antwerp wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 81 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 57% chance of precipitation and 55 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Antwerp?

This is the weather in Antwerp in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+21°C
2 August
🌧️
+22°C
3 August
🌧️
+18°C
4 August
🌧️
+21°C
5 August
🌧️
+17°C
6 August
🌧️
+16°C
7 August
🌧️
+20°C
8 August
🌧️
+20°C
9 August
🌧️
+22°C
10 August
☀️
+26°C
11 August
☀️
+27°C
12 August
🌧️
+24°C
13 August
🌧️
+24°C
14 August
☀️
+28°C
15 August
☀️
+24°C
16 August
☀️
+23°C
17 August
☁️
+21°C
18 August
☁️
+27°C
19 August
☀️
+26°C
20 August
☀️
+28°C
21 August
☀️
+27°C
22 August
☀️
+25°C
23 August
☀️
+27°C
24 August
🌧️
+23°C
25 August
🌫️
+23°C
26 August
🌧️
+21°C
27 August
🌧️
+19°C
28 August
☀️
+20°C
29 August
☁️
+20°C
30 August
🌧️
+19°C
31 August
☀️
+20°C
In August 2023 Antwerp had 12 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Antwerp climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Antwerp in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 552 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2524 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antwerp in August:

Is August a good time to visit Antwerp?

August is a really good time to go to Antwerp. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Antwerp.

Can you sunbathe in Antwerp in August?

August has mild temperatures in Antwerp. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Antwerp rainy in August?

Antwerp is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Antwerp in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antwerp in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Belgium

Check out the weather for other cities in Belgium.

Monthly weather in Antwerp

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antwerp, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.