December could be a good time to visit Antwerp, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +7°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in December. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 76 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Antwerp;
Average weather
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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antwerp has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Antwerp in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antwerp for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of -6°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +6°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 41% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +16°C.
Is Antwerp warm or cold in December?
Antwerp is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +10°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Antwerp, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Antwerp in December
Antwerp weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+10°C
+7°C
+6°C
Min. temperature
-9°C
-12°C
-20°C
Max. temperature
+20°C
+16°C
+15°C
Rainfall
66 mm
76 mm
70 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
84%
84%
83%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
3
Cloudy days
19
20
19
Rainy days
8
8
8
Snowy days
0
1
1
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +10°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 66 mm to 76 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%.Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Antwerp in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 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 increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 236 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Antwerp wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 9 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Antwerp.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Antwerp?
This is the weather in Antwerp in December 2023:
1 December
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+7°C
2 December
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+4°C
3 December
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+3°C
4 December
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+2°C
5 December
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+5°C
6 December
☁️
+7°C
7 December
🌧️
+7°C
8 December
☀️
+4°C
9 December
🌫️
+2°C
10 December
🌫️
+1°C
11 December
🌧️
+2°C
12 December
☀️
+1°C
13 December
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-1°C
14 December
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0°C
15 December
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+2°C
16 December
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+3°C
17 December
🌫️
-1°C
18 December
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+2°C
19 December
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+11°C
20 December
🌧️
+12°C
21 December
🌧️
+10°C
22 December
🌧️
+11°C
23 December
🌧️
+13°C
24 December
☁️
+12°C
25 December
🌧️
+10°C
26 December
☀️
+10°C
27 December
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+8°C
28 December
🌧️
+12°C
29 December
☁️
+11°C
30 December
🌧️
+14°C
31 December
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+16°C
In December 2023 Antwerp had 10 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +6°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Antwerp climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Antwerp in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+2°C) and the highest in 2015 (+12°C). The driest year was 2008 with only 17 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 303 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antwerp in December:
Is December a good time to visit Antwerp?
It’s always a good time to visit Antwerp, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Antwerp in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Antwerp rainy in December?
Antwerp is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Antwerp in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antwerp in December, 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.
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, 2022.
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.