When is the best time to go to Antwerp?

When is the best time to go to Antwerp? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Antwerp are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January and December


Annual weather in Antwerp

For full information about the climate and weather in Antwerp a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 38°F/43°F
4.3in
February 38°F/45°F
3.5in
March 41°F/52°F
3.2in
April 47°F/61°F
1.9in
May 54°F/65°F
3.1in
June 59°F/72°F
3.5in
July 63°F/76°F
3.2in
August 61°F/76°F
3.5in
September 56°F/70°F
2in
October 50°F/61°F
2.8in
November 45°F/52°F
3.7in
December 40°F/45°F
4.9in


Weather and climate in Antwerp

Antwerp enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Antwerp is 59°F (ranging from 43°F in january to 76°F in july). Annual rainfall is 39.4in, with a minimum of 1.9in in april and a maximum of 4.9in in december.
  • From january to march the climate is very bad. the thermometer goes up to 52°F°C.
  • Between april and august the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 74°F in average.
  • In the month of september the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 70°F.
  • In the month of october the climate is correct. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in october.
  • In november the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 50°F in average and you can expect to have 3.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 45°F as maximum temperature in december and you can expect to have 4.9in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Antwerp

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Antwerp: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Antwerp

Find out when Antwerp has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Antwerp

  • Very low season in Antwerp
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Antwerp
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: June, September and November.
  • High season in Antwerp
    The number of visitors to Antwerp is high in: April, May, July and December.
  • Peak season in Antwerp
    The largest number of tourists visiting Antwerp is during: August and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Antwerp month by month



Best time for low prices in Antwerp

Average prices of hotels in Antwerp month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Antwerp. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Antwerp

A return flight between London and Antwerp is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 284 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 234 more for your airline ticket to Antwerp if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Antwerp

On average, it costs $ 55 per day to hire a car in Antwerp. This price varies by $ 22 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 46 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 68.

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