Monthly climate guide
Antwerp weather in August
Expect warm weather in Antwerp in August: afternoons reach about 24°C (74°F), while nights drop to around 13°C (56°F). Around 68 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 3°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 61%.
- Antwerp is usually about 4°C warmer than Knokke-Heist, 80 km away, in August.
- Seasonally, August counts as late summer in Antwerp.
- Good walking weather for combining Cathedral of Our Lady and Antwerp Central Station in one day.
Avg high
24°C
74°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
68 mm
some rain
Humidity
74%
relative
Sky
61%
cloud · often cloudy
Antwerp weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 1°C / 33°F | 71 mm | 93% | 74% |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 0°C / 32°F | 54 mm | 89% | 68% |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 35°F | 49 mm | 84% | 63% |
| April | 15°C / 60°F | 5°C / 40°F | 34 mm | 77% | 61% |
| May | 19°C / 65°F | 8°C / 46°F | 54 mm | 76% | 64% |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 52°F | 69 mm | 75% | 67% |
| July | 24°C / 74°F | 13°C / 56°F | 72 mm | 74% | 64% |
| August | 24°C / 74°F | 13°C / 56°F | 68 mm | 74% | 61% |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 11°C / 51°F | 52 mm | 78% | 59% |
| October | 16°C / 60°F | 8°C / 46°F | 64 mm | 85% | 68% |
| November | 10°C / 51°F | 4°C / 39°F | 56 mm | 91% | 70% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 84 mm | 93% | 75% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is August a good time to visit Antwerp?
Our Antwerp guide recommends: May to September for the warmest, longest days; spring and early autumn are quieter.
Visit the Rubens House to see where the painter lived and worked, then walk to the cathedral to see his altarpieces.
Best time to visit Antwerp →Other Belgium cities in August
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Antwerp in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Antwerp?
August is a reasonable time for Antwerp: highs around 24°C and about 68 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Antwerp in August?
Average highs are about 24°C (74°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in August?
Antwerp typically gets around 68 mm of rain in August — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Antwerp?
May to September for the warmest, longest days; spring and early autumn are quieter.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Antwerp (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.