May · Belgium
Best time to visit Antwerp in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antwerp in May
Average temperature 15°C, 101 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Antwerp scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 101 mm of rain, and roughly 28 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.
May in Antwerp — reliably good (5th best month)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
101 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antwerp in May?
- In May, Antwerp averages 15°C, 101 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Antwerp?
- May earns a 8.0/10 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 May?
- Expect about 101 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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