Season guide · Antwerp · Belgium
Antwerp in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Settled September days, the cultural season and mussel season, then rain and grey skies. Expect highs up to 20°C (68°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 33 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 4°C (39°F) to 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 33
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 10 | 12.5 h | 3/5 |
| October | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 11 | 10.6 h | 3/5 |
| November | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 12 | 8.8 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 15°C (59°F) against a yearly 15°C (59°F), and 33 of the year's roughly 126 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Open Monument Day — free entry to historic buildings in Flanders (usually second Sunday)
- November: Sinterklaas arrival by boat (usually mid-November)
Good choices for autumn
Museum · Eilandje
Red Star Line Museum
In the warehouses where the Red Star Line processed passengers, this museum follows the journeys of some two million emigrants who sailed from Antwerp to North America between 1873 and 1934.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Views
Museum · Sint-Andries
MoMu Fashion Museum
Follow it with a browse along Nationalestraat and Kammenstraat's boutiques.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Oude Stad
Vleeshuis
The striking striped brick-and-stone Butchers' Hall from the early 16th century now houses a museum of musical instruments and sound, including harpsichords made in Antwerp by the Ruckers family.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Oude Stad
Museum Mayer van den Bergh
It is small and quiet, a good counterpoint to the larger museums.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- History
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Religious site · Oude Stad
Cathedral of Our Lady
Belgium's largest Gothic cathedral, begun in 1352 and finished in 1521, has a 123-metre spire visible across the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Bruges (About 1 hour 20 minutes by train) — Bruges's UNESCO-listed medieval centre has canals, the Markt with its belfry, the Groeninge Museum's Flemish Primitives and the Begijnhof.
- Mechelen (About 15–20 minutes by train) — Mechelen's St.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Antwerp?
Yes: September is among the best months. Settled September days, the cultural season and mussel season, then rain and grey skies.
+What is the weather like in Antwerp in autumn?
Highs of up to 20°C (68°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 33 rainy days over the season.