🇧🇪 Antwerp vs Bruges 🇧🇪

Antwerp, Belgium vs Bruges, 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 3 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇪 Antwerp🇧🇪 Bruges
Avg annual high15°C14°C
Hottest monthJuly (23°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year147150
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇧🇪 Antwerp

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

🇧🇪 Bruges

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Antwerp or Bruges warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Antwerp or Bruges?

Bruges is rainier — Antwerp sees about 3 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Antwerp vs Bruges?

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

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