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Antwerp in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Antwerp in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
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Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Antwerp, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +10°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in March. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antwerp has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Antwerp in March

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

Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +8°C.

Is Antwerp warm or cold in March?

Antwerp is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Antwerp:

Climate in Antwerp in March

Antwerp weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+7°C+10°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-10°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+25°C+28°C
Rainfall
63 mm66 mm53 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%76%71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
467
Cloudy days
171716
Rainy days
687
Snowy days
100

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +10°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 63 mm to 66 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 6.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 March, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March 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.

How was the weather last March in Antwerp?

This is the weather in Antwerp in March 2023:
1 March
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+9°C
2 March
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+12°C
3 March
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+13°C
4 March
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+13°C
5 March
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+11°C
6 March
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+7°C
7 March
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+7°C
8 March
☀️
+11°C
9 March
☀️
+15°C
10 March
☀️
+17°C
11 March
☀️
+17°C
12 March
🌧️
+14°C
13 March
☀️
+16°C
14 March
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+14°C
15 March
☀️
+13°C
16 March
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+13°C
17 March
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+12°C
18 March
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+15°C
19 March
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+15°C
20 March
☀️
+8°C
21 March
☀️
+18°C
22 March
☀️
+20°C
23 March
☀️
+19°C
24 March
☀️
+19°C
25 March
☀️
+17°C
26 March
☀️
+19°C
27 March
☁️
+16°C
28 March
☀️
+18°C
29 March
☀️
+14°C
30 March
☀️
+13°C
31 March
🌧️
+8°C
In March 2023 Antwerp had 27 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+7°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 241 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antwerp in March:

Is March a good time to visit Antwerp?

It’s always a good time to visit Antwerp, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Antwerp in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Antwerp rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Antwerp in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antwerp in March, 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, 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.