Month guide · Antwerp · Belgium
Antwerp in March
What March is really like in Antwerp: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Days lengthen and terraces reopen on sunny afternoons.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Antwerp: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (7°C (45°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Mild days, terraces reopening and the marathon, with frequent showers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Antwerp, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Castle · Oude Stad
Het Steen
Walk the raised riverside promenade beside it for views along the Scheldt.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
Zoo · Stationsbuurt and Diamond Quarter
Antwerp Zoo
Founded in 1843 next to what is now Central Station, Antwerp Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world, with 19th-century animal houses such as the Egyptian temple-style elephant building, an aquarium and a planetarium, alongside modern enclosures.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Architecture
- Outdoors
Religious site · Oude Stad
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Sit for a drink on the Hendrik Conscienceplein afterwards, one of the city's quietest squares.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- History
Religious site · Oude Stad
St. Paul's Church
A Gothic church with a Baroque interior and paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens, including Rubens's Flagellation in a series of 15 paintings of the Mysteries of the Rosary.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 3°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Antwerp?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Antwerp in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Antwerp?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Days lengthen and terraces reopen on sunny afternoons.
+How warm is Antwerp in March?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.