March · Belgium
Best time to visit Antwerp in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antwerp in March
Average temperature 8°C, 79 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Antwerp scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 79 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Antwerp centers on a Gothic cathedral, a vast medieval square, and a working port that shaped its fortunes.
March in Antwerp — middling scores, decent value
Expect 8°C (46°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 79 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Antwerp — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antwerp in March?
- In March, Antwerp averages 8°C, 79 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Antwerp?
- March earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Antwerp in March?
- Expect about 79 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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