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Antwerp weather in March

With highs near 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (35°F), March feels cool in Antwerp. Rainfall averages about 49 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than February and 4°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • In Antwerp, March is early spring.
  • Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Antwerp Central Station and Cathedral of Our Lady.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 4°C higher.
  • Just 80 km apart, but Antwerp runs about 3°C warmer than Knokke-Heist this month.

Avg high

11°C

52°F

Avg low

2°C

35°F

Rainfall

49 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

84%

relative

Sky

63%

cloud · often cloudy

Antwerp weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Antwerp
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January6°C / 43°F1°C / 33°F71 mm93%74%
February7°C / 45°F0°C / 32°F54 mm89%68%
March11°C / 52°F2°C / 35°F49 mm84%63%
April15°C / 60°F5°C / 40°F34 mm77%61%
May19°C / 65°F8°C / 46°F54 mm76%64%
June22°C / 71°F11°C / 52°F69 mm75%67%
July24°C / 74°F13°C / 56°F72 mm74%64%
August24°C / 74°F13°C / 56°F68 mm74%61%
September21°C / 69°F11°C / 51°F52 mm78%59%
October16°C / 60°F8°C / 46°F64 mm85%68%
November10°C / 51°F4°C / 39°F56 mm91%70%
December7°C / 45°F2°C / 36°F84 mm93%75%

What to pack for March

  • A proper insulated winter coat
  • A hat, scarf and gloves
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March 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 March

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Antwerp in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Antwerp?

March is cool in Antwerp, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Antwerp in March?

Average highs are about 11°C (52°F) and average lows about 2°C (35°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in March?

Antwerp typically gets around 49 mm of rain in March — fairly dry.

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.