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Antwerp in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Antwerp in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Antwerp in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +15°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 79 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antwerp has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Antwerp in October

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

The temperature in October is +17°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +26°C during the day and a minimum of +2°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 54% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +12°C.

Is Antwerp warm or cold in October?

Antwerp is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +8°C.

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

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

Climate in Antwerp in October

Antwerp weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+19°C+15°C+10°C
Min. temperature
+1°C-5°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+26°C+20°C
Rainfall
76 mm79 mm73 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%81%84%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
543
Cloudy days
81010
Rainy days
151717
Snowy days
001

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 76 mm to 79 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 81%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in September to 4 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Antwerp in October 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 68%, leading to total precipitation of around 281 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Antwerp, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Antwerp?

This is the weather in Antwerp in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+25°C
2 October
☀️
+26°C
3 October
☀️
+22°C
4 October
☀️
+18°C
5 October
☀️
+19°C
6 October
☀️
+20°C
7 October
☀️
+23°C
8 October
☀️
+23°C
9 October
☀️
+21°C
10 October
☀️
+24°C
11 October
☀️
+21°C
12 October
🌧️
+18°C
13 October
🌧️
+23°C
14 October
🌧️
+14°C
15 October
🌧️
+11°C
16 October
☀️
+13°C
17 October
☀️
+14°C
18 October
☀️
+16°C
19 October
☁️
+18°C
20 October
🌧️
+16°C
21 October
🌧️
+15°C
22 October
🌧️
+15°C
23 October
☀️
+13°C
24 October
☁️
+15°C
25 October
🌧️
+11°C
26 October
🌧️
+12°C
27 October
🌧️
+14°C
28 October
🌧️
+15°C
29 October
🌧️
+15°C
30 October
🌧️
+12°C
31 October
🌧️
+12°C
In October 2023 Antwerp had 15 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Antwerp?

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

Can you sunbathe in Antwerp in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Antwerp in October?

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