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When is the best time to go to Antwerp

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Antwerp.
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When is the best time to visit Antwerp?

In general the best time to visit Antwerp is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Antwerp in different months

This is the average weather in Antwerp for each month based on historic data:

May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during July.

In January, February, March, April, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 110 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 81 mm in October.

December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +3°C.

Climate in Antwerp

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Antwerp for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+15°C+19°C+25°C+28°C+32°C+34°C+40°C+36°C+34°C+26°C+20°C+16°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+6°C+7°C+10°C+14°C+18°C+21°C+23°C+23°C+19°C+15°C+10°C+7°C
Minimum Temperature
-20°C-14°C-10°C-4°C0°C+3°C+6°C+7°C+1°C-5°C-9°C-12°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
848077717172737478818585
Rain, mm
776480588680848280817680
Snow, mm
852000000028
Average wind speed, m/s
333332222233
Sunny Days
245665655422
Cloud Days
1098777678101011
Rainy Days
151216171616171716171715
Snowy Days
432000000013

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Antwerp during the whole year:
The hottest month in Antwerp is August with average maximum temperature going up to +23°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Antwerp looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Antwerp is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 71%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Antwerp during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 58 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 16 rainy days and 86 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Antwerp during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 3 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antwerp:

What is the hottest month in Antwerp?

The hottest month in Antwerp is August with average maximum temperature of +23°C.

What is the coldest month in Antwerp?

The coldest month in Antwerp is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.

Is Antwerp worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Antwerp could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Antwerp?

if you're looking to visit Antwerp when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 58 mm of rain.

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.