Monthly climate guide
Antwerp weather in May
Expect mild weather in Antwerp in May: afternoons reach about 19°C (65°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (46°F). Around 54 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Antwerp.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Grote Markt and Antwerp Central Station.
- Just 80 km apart, but Antwerp runs about 5°C warmer than Knokke-Heist this month.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 11°C apart.
Avg high
19°C
65°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
54 mm
some rain
Humidity
76%
relative
Sky
64%
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 May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May 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 May
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Antwerp in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Antwerp?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Antwerp, with highs around 19°C and about 54 mm of rain.
How warm is Antwerp in May?
Average highs are about 19°C (65°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in May?
Antwerp typically gets around 54 mm of rain in May — 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.