Month guide · Antwerp · Belgium
Antwerp in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Antwerp. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Mild, often settled weather and the start of the cultural season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Antwerp: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (23°C (73°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:17
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:57
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September 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 September
- Open Monument Day — free entry to historic buildings in Flanders (usually second Sunday)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Eilandje
Red Star Line Museum
Climb the museum's tower for a view over the Eilandje and the river.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Views
Museum · Sint-Andries
MoMu Fashion Museum
Antwerp's fashion museum on Nationalestraat shares a building with the Royal Academy of Fine Arts' fashion department, which produced the 'Antwerp Six' designers in the 1980s.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Oude Stad
Vleeshuis
Look at the building's banded façade from Vleeshouwersstraat for the best angle.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Oude Stad
Museum Mayer van den Bergh
A collector's house museum near the Meir displaying medieval and Renaissance art, including Pieter Bruegel the Elder's Dulle Griet (Mad Meg), in intimate period rooms.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- History
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 11°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Antwerp?
It is one of the best months to visit Antwerp. Mild, often settled weather and the start of the cultural season.
+How warm is Antwerp in September?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antwerp in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.