Month guide · Antwerp · Belgium
Antwerp in November
What November is really like in Antwerp: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zinneke, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 8.8 hours of daylight. Grey and rainy; museums, chocolate shops and cafés are the draw.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Antwerp: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:00
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:55
- Daylight
- About 8.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September days, the cultural season and mussel season, then rain and grey skies.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Sinterklaas arrival by boat (usually mid-November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Linkeroever
Sint-Annatunnel
Walk across in the late afternoon and watch the sun set over the old town from the left-bank riverside.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Street · Zurenborg
Cogels-Osylei and Zurenborg
The Cogels-Osylei and nearby Waterloostraat and Transvaalstraat are lined with exuberant townhouses built around 1900 in Art Nouveau, neo-Renaissance and eclectic styles, including the Huis Zonnebloem and the houses of the Vier Seizoenen (Four Seasons) at the Waterloostraat junction.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Architecture · Eilandje
Port House
Combine it with the MAS rooftop, from where you can see it across the docks.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Park · Wilrijk
Middelheim Museum
An open-air sculpture museum in a large park on the city's southern edge, with works by Rodin, Henry Moore and contemporary artists placed among lawns and woodland.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Outdoors
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Antwerp?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Antwerp in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Antwerp?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and rainy; museums, chocolate shops and cafés are the draw.
+How warm is Antwerp in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.