Monthly climate guide
Antwerp weather in December
With highs near 7°C (45°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), December feels cold in Antwerp. Rainfall averages about 84 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- In Antwerp, December is early winter.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Antwerp than December.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
7°C
45°F
Avg low
2°C
36°F
Rainfall
84 mm
some rain
Humidity
93%
relative
Sky
75%
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 December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December 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 December
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Antwerp in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Antwerp?
December is cool in Antwerp, with highs around 7°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Antwerp in December?
Average highs are about 7°C (45°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in December?
Antwerp typically gets around 84 mm of rain in December — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
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.