Month guide · Antwerp · Belgium
Antwerp in October
What October is really like in Antwerp: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Klaus Graf, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Cooler and wetter; mussel season is in full swing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Antwerp: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with September (20°C (68°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 08:06
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:50
- Daylight
- About 10.6 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, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Antwerp, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Architecture · Stationsbuurt and Diamond Quarter
Antwerp Central Station
Louis Delacenserie's station, completed in 1905, has a domed stone hall of marble and gilt, a vast iron-and-glass train shed and, since the 2000s, tracks on three levels beneath it.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Iconic
- Photo spot
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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
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 8°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Antwerp?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Antwerp in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Antwerp?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cooler and wetter; mussel season is in full swing.
+How warm is Antwerp in October?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in October?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.