Monthly climate guide
Antwerp weather in October
Expect mild weather in Antwerp in October: afternoons reach about 16°C (60°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (46°F). Around 64 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than September and 6°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- 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.
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Antwerp.
Avg high
16°C
60°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
64 mm
some rain
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
68%
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 October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is October 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 October
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Antwerp in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Antwerp?
October is a reasonable time for Antwerp: highs around 16°C and about 64 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Antwerp in October?
Average highs are about 16°C (60°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in October?
Antwerp typically gets around 64 mm of rain in October — 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.