Weather for Antwerp in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +64°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 80 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
80 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antwerp has good weather in May.
Avionero – A better way to search for flights:
Cheapest prices on the market!
Check all your dates and date combinations in a single search!
Want inspiration, set your dates and find the cheapest destinations!
Saves your searches in the browser so you can easily return to them!
Average temperature in Antwerp in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antwerp for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +66°F with a maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +41°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +79°F.
Is Antwerp warm or cold in May?
Antwerp is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Antwerp:
Climate in Antwerp in May
Antwerp weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+64°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
+32°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+90°F
+93°F
Rainfall
55 mm
80 mm
77 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
71%
71%
72%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
5
Cloudy days
7
7
7
Rainy days
17
16
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +64°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 55 mm to 80 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Antwerp in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Antwerp is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Antwerp based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 168 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Antwerp, here is a comparison with other months, 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.
How was the weather last May in Antwerp?
This is the weather in Antwerp in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+64°F
2 May
☁️
+60°F
3 May
☀️
+64°F
4 May
☁️
+77°F
5 May
☀️
+63°F
6 May
☁️
+69°F
7 May
🌧️
+66°F
8 May
☁️
+65°F
9 May
🌧️
+58°F
10 May
🌧️
+59°F
11 May
🌧️
+64°F
12 May
🌧️
+67°F
13 May
☀️
+73°F
14 May
☁️
+67°F
15 May
🌫️
+56°F
16 May
☁️
+60°F
17 May
☀️
+62°F
18 May
☀️
+62°F
19 May
☀️
+67°F
20 May
☀️
+69°F
21 May
☁️
+71°F
22 May
☁️
+67°F
23 May
☁️
+63°F
24 May
☁️
+63°F
25 May
☁️
+66°F
26 May
☀️
+68°F
27 May
☀️
+74°F
28 May
☀️
+75°F
29 May
☀️
+66°F
30 May
☀️
+69°F
31 May
☀️
+78°F
In May 2023 Antwerp had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Antwerp climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Antwerp in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Antwerp?
May is a really good time to go to Antwerp. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Antwerp.
Can you sunbathe in Antwerp in May?
May has mild temperatures in Antwerp. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Antwerp rainy in May?
Antwerp is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Antwerp in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antwerp in May, 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.
