December may not be the ideal time to visit Antwerp, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +45°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 15 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 78 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Antwerp;
Average weather
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+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antwerp has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Antwerp in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antwerp for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +48°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +27°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 63% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°F to +52°F.
Is Antwerp warm or cold in December?
Antwerp is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +41°F to +37°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Antwerp, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Antwerp in December
Antwerp weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+45°F
+43°F
Min. temperature
+16°F
+10°F
-4°F
Max. temperature
+68°F
+61°F
+59°F
Rainfall
73 mm
78 mm
75 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
84%
85%
84%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
3
Cloudy days
10
11
10
Rainy days
17
15
14
Snowy days
1
3
4
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 78 mm.Humidity rises from 84% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Antwerp in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Antwerp is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 201 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Antwerp wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 81 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 57% chance of precipitation and 55 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 17 mm, with a 3% chance of snow on a typical day.
December is one of the snowiest months in Antwerp.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Antwerp?
This is the weather in Antwerp in December 2023:
1 December
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+34°F
2 December
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+35°F
3 December
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+35°F
4 December
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+39°F
5 December
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+39°F
6 December
🌧️
+43°F
7 December
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+41°F
8 December
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+48°F
9 December
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+52°F
10 December
🌧️
+52°F
11 December
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+52°F
12 December
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+53°F
13 December
🌧️
+49°F
14 December
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+47°F
15 December
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+49°F
16 December
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+50°F
17 December
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+49°F
18 December
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+44°F
19 December
🌧️
+47°F
20 December
☁️
+49°F
21 December
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+54°F
22 December
🌧️
+52°F
23 December
☁️
+53°F
24 December
🌧️
+55°F
25 December
🌧️
+54°F
26 December
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+51°F
27 December
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+52°F
28 December
☁️
+52°F
29 December
🌧️
+52°F
30 December
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+51°F
31 December
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+51°F
In December 2023 Antwerp had 4 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Antwerp climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Antwerp in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+53°F) and the highest in 2022 (+62°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 552 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2524 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antwerp in December:
Is December a good time to visit Antwerp?
There is never a bad time to go to Antwerp, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Antwerp and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Antwerp in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Antwerp rainy in December?
Antwerp is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Antwerp in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antwerp in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Belgium
Check out the weather for other cities in Belgium.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antwerp, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.