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Best time to visit Antwerp: month by month
Short answer
May to September is the best time, with highs of about 18–23°C and long evenings on café terraces. Rain is possible in any month — about 9–16 rainy days a month — so carry a jacket. Winter is grey and cool, with highs around 7°C, but quiet and cheaper, with a Christmas market in December.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | 2°C | 15 | low |
| Feb | 9°C | 2°C | 10 | low |
| Mar | 11°C | 3°C | 13 | low |
| Apr | 13°C | 4°C | 9 | medium |
| May | 18°C | 8°C | 12 | medium |
| Jun | 23°C | 14°C | 9 | high |
| Jul | 23°C | 14°C | 13 | high |
| Aug | 23°C | 15°C | 12 | high |
| Sep | 21°C | 13°C | 11 | medium |
| Oct | 17°C | 10°C | 15 | medium |
| Nov | 10°C | 6°C | 15 | low |
| Dec | 7°C | 3°C | 16 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 11°C in March to 18°C in May, with 9–13 rainy days a month; April is one of the drier months.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 23°C and lows of 14–15°C, with 9–13 rainy days; the best terrace weather and the busiest season.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 21°C in September and 17°C in October, then 10°C in November, with about 15 rainy days in October and November; good for museums and mussels.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 7–9°C and lows of 2–3°C, with frequent grey, rainy days; quiet, with the Christmas market in December.
Events worth planning around
- Christmas market on the Grote Markt and around the cathedral — December
- Sinksenfoor fun fair — around Pentecost (May or June)
- Tomorrowland electronic music festival in nearby Boom — July
When to avoid
There is no bad month, but November to February is grey, wet and short on daylight. If you want lower prices, avoid dates of big fairs and the Tomorrowland weekends, when hotels in the region fill up.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Antwerp?
May to September, with highs of about 18–23°C and long evenings.
Does it rain a lot in Antwerp?
Rain is possible all year, with about 9–16 rainy days a month. Bring a jacket.
Is there a Christmas market in Antwerp?
Yes, in December on the Grote Markt and around the cathedral.