Month guide · Antwerp · Belgium
Antwerp in June
What June is really like in Antwerp: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Antwerp. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 16.6 hours of daylight. Warm and lively, with summer terraces and outdoor events.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 16.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Antwerp: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (19°C (66°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:26
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:59
- Daylight
- About 16.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm days, festivals and outdoor events; Tomorrowland weekends push up hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Antwerp, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Landmark · Oude Stad
Grote Markt and City Hall
Antwerp's main square is lined with gabled guildhouses topped with gilded statues and dominated by the Renaissance City Hall of the 1560s.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
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Architecture · Stationsbuurt and Diamond Quarter
Antwerp Central Station
Look up at the dome from the main staircase, then walk onto the upper platform level to see the full train shed.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Iconic
- Photo spot
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Museum · Het Zuid
KMSKA (Royal Museum of Fine Arts)
Reopened in 2022 after an 11-year renovation, the KMSKA displays Flemish masters including Jan van Eyck, Rubens and Jordaens in its 19th-century galleries, and the world's largest James Ensor collection, along with Magritte and other modern artists in new white galleries inside the old building.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Iconic
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Oude Stad
Museum Plantin-Moretus
Allow at least two hours and pick up the audio guide for the print workshops.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Antwerp?
One of the best months to visit Antwerp. The other best months are May and July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Antwerp?
It is one of the best months to visit Antwerp. Warm and lively, with summer terraces and outdoor events.
+How warm is Antwerp in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.