Antwerp
City in Belgium
Antwerp is a city in Belgium with a population of about 536,000. Located 42 km from Brussels, it draws visitors to sites like the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Plantin–Moretus Museum, and the Antwerp diamond district.
What to see
The city contains several landmarks. The Cathedral of Our Lady and the Plantin–Moretus Museum are notable sites. Visitors also explore the Antwerp diamond district. Other attractions include the Antwerp Zoo, Het Steen, and the Vleeshuis. Art and history are displayed at the Rubenshuis, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, the Museum aan de Stroom, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Antwerp, and the St. Charles Borromeo Church. The Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum and Maison Guiette are also available for viewing.
When to go
The warmest weather occurs from June through August, with daily highs reaching 20 °C to 22 °C. Travelers preferring milder temperatures may visit in May or September, when highs average 18 °C to 19 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with about 11 to 15 rainy days per month. April is the driest month, recording 49 mm of rain over 11 days. The winter months of December and January are the coldest, with daily highs of 6 °C and lows of 1 °C to 2 °C.
Getting there
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) is located 6 km from the city. For international connections, Brussels Airport is 36 km away. The city is 42 km from Brussels.
Top sights in Antwerp
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 57 | 66 | 49 | 64 | 75 | 77 | 74 | 74 | 79 | 79 | 81 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Antwerp (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Antwerp Zoo
- Maison Guiette
- Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum
- Museum aan de Stroom
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Antwerp
- Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
- Rubenshuis
- St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp
- Vleeshuis