Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Antwerp
Flanders' largest city is a fashion and diamond hub with a handsome old centre, one of Europe's biggest ports and a strong Rubens heritage. It feels more laid-back than Brussels, with excellent food and shopping.
Best time to visit: May to September for the warmest, longest days; spring and early autumn are quieter.
Local tip: Visit the Rubens House to see where the painter lived and worked, then walk to the cathedral to see his altarpieces.
Getting around: The centre is compact and walkable, trams run across the city, and trains reach Brussels in about 40 minutes.
Good to know: Antwerp is Dutch-speaking (Flemish); a few words of Dutch are appreciated, though English is widely spoken.
What to plan your trip around
- Antwerp Central Station
A spectacular early-20th-century railway station, often called one of the most beautiful in the world.
- Cathedral of Our Lady
A soaring Gothic cathedral housing several major Rubens paintings.
- Grote Markt
The main square, with its Renaissance city hall and the Brabo fountain.
- MAS Museum
A striking red-stone museum tower by the docks, with a free rooftop viewpoint.
Antwerp weather by month
Antwerp weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Antwerp gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 1°C | 71 mm | 93% |
| February | 7°C | 0°C | 54 mm | 89% |
| March | 11°C | 2°C | 49 mm | 84% |
| April | 15°C | 5°C | 34 mm | 77% |
| May | 19°C | 8°C | 54 mm | 76% |
| June | 22°C | 11°C | 69 mm | 75% |
| July | 24°C | 13°C | 72 mm | 74% |
| August | 24°C | 13°C | 68 mm | 74% |
| September | 21°C | 11°C | 52 mm | 78% |
| October | 16°C | 8°C | 64 mm | 85% |
| November | 10°C | 4°C | 56 mm | 91% |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 84 mm | 93% |
Antwerp through the year
January · 6° / 1°C · 71 mm
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
April · 15° / 5°C · 34 mm
- Antwerp is usually about 4°C warmer than Knokke-Heist, 80 km away, in April.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 61%.
July · 24° / 13°C · 72 mm
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Antwerp Central Station and Cathedral of Our Lady.
- Just 80 km apart, but Antwerp runs about 4°C warmer than Knokke-Heist this month.
October · 16° / 8°C · 64 mm
- Good walking weather for combining MAS Museum and Antwerp Central Station in one day.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 5°C lower by November.
The best time to visit Antwerp is April, May and September, when average highs are 15–21°C and rainfall is around 47 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Antwerp, season by season
December – February
Cold7° / 1°C · 70 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Best time15° / 5°C · 46 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Good23° / 13°C · 70 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Antwerp?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Antwerp in April, May and September. Average highs are then 15–21°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Antwerp?
- In April, Antwerp averages 15°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 34 mm of rain and 61% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Antwerp?
- July is the warmest month in Antwerp, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
- What is the coldest month in Antwerp?
- January is the coldest month in Antwerp: average highs of 6°C, dropping to 1°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Antwerp?
- December is the wettest month in Antwerp with about 84 mm of rain. The driest is April, with around 34 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Antwerp?
- January is the least pleasant month in Antwerp, with average highs of just 6°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Antwerp?
- Yes. June and October sit just outside the best months for Antwerp, with average highs of 16–22°C and about 67 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Antwerp before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Antwerp from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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