Best time to go to Antwerp: climate and weather

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When is the best time to visit Antwerp?

In general the best time to visit Antwerp is probably July, 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 108 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 79 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:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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	+22°C	+19°C	+15°C	+10°C	+7°C
Minimum Temperature
-20°C	-14°C	-10°C	-4°C	0°C	+3°C	+6°C	+7°C	+1°C	-5°C	-9°C	-12°C
Avg. water temperature
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Humidity, %
84	80	76	71	71	72	73	74	78	81	84	85
Rain, mm
75	60	71	55	80	77	81	79	76	79	73	78
Snow, mm
8	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	8
Average wind speed, m/s
3	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	3	3	3
Sunny Days
3	4	5	6	6	5	6	5	5	4	3	2
Cloud Days
10	10	8	7	7	7	6	7	8	10	10	11
Rainy Days
14	12	16	17	16	15	17	17	15	17	17	15
Snowy Days
4	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Antwerp during the whole year:

The hottest month in Antwerp is July 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 55 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 17 rainy days and 81 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 July 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 July, May, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 55 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Antwerp

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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.

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