Weather Report: Antwerpen, Belgium – August 2025
August 2025 brought a notably dry month to the province of Antwerpen, with temperatures running slightly above normal and sunshine hours exceeding expectations. The month presented a mixed picture of summer weather, characterized by extended dry spells interrupted by occasional rainfall events.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for August reached 19.4 degrees Celsius, marginally above the normal value of 19.0 degrees, representing an anomaly of 0.4 degrees. The warmest conditions were recorded in Arendonk on August 14, when temperatures climbed to 33.0 degrees Celsius, marking the month's peak heat. In contrast, the coldest reading occurred in Zandhoven on August 24, dropping to just 6.7 degrees Celsius, illustrating the considerable temperature variation across the province during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
August proved exceptionally dry across Antwerpen, with an average total precipitation of only 27.6 millimeters—significantly below the normal value of 65.0 millimeters. This represents a substantial deficit of 58 percent compared to climatological expectations. The wettest day occurred on August 30 in Kalmthout, which received 21.6 millimeters of rainfall. Over the entire month, Kalmthout emerged as the wettest location in the province, accumulating 53.1 millimeters of precipitation, though this remained well below seasonal norms.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours totaled 331.4 hours throughout August, exceeding the normal value of 323.3 hours by approximately 3 percent. This above-average sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created favorable conditions for outdoor activities during much of the month. The significant precipitation deficit stands out as the most notable characteristic of August 2025, with rainfall occurring sporadically rather than in regular patterns typical of summer months in this region.