🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Antwerp 🇧🇪

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Antwerp, Belgium — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Antwerp is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Antwerp is drier, with roughly 5 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇧🇪 Antwerp
Avg annual high14°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year152147
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇧🇪 Antwerp

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Antwerp warmer?

Antwerp is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Antwerp?

Amsterdam is rainier — Antwerp sees about 5 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Antwerp?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Antwerp is best around June, July, August.

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