Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Antwerp, Belgium in May
Weather score34Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
62mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
34
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Antwerp, Belgium with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May18°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May62mm average rain
May is close to Antwerp's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May6.7 hours average sun
May is one of Antwerp's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May12°C average sea
May is close to Antwerp's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May34 weather score
May sits close to Antwerp's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
