Weather Report: Antwerpen, Belgium – February 2025
February 2025 brought notably cooler and considerably drier conditions to the province of Antwerpen compared to historical averages. The month was characterized by below-normal temperatures, significantly reduced precipitation, and above-average sunshine hours, creating a relatively mild winter pattern despite the cold spells that punctuated the period.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for February in Antwerpen reached 4.0 degrees Celsius, falling 2.0 degrees below the normal value of 6.0 degrees. This represents a notable cooling anomaly for the month. The coldest conditions were recorded in Arendonk on February 14, when temperatures plummeted to -4.7 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the warmest day of the month occurred on February 21, also in Arendonk, when temperatures climbed to 18.3 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant temperature variability experienced during the period.
Precipitation Patterns
February proved to be exceptionally dry across Antwerpen. The province received an average of 41.9 millimeters of precipitation, representing a substantial 47 percent deficit compared to the normal monthly total of 79.1 millimeters. The wettest single day occurred on February 25 in Aartselaar, with 17.2 millimeters recorded. Hoogstraten emerged as the wettest location for the month, accumulating 50.9 millimeters of total precipitation, yet this still remained well below seasonal norms.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Despite the cooler temperatures, sunshine hours exceeded expectations. Antwerpen recorded 140.0 hours of sunshine during February, surpassing the normal value of 119.4 hours by 17 percent. This above-average sunshine contributed to the relatively pleasant conditions experienced during the month, particularly during the warmer spell around mid-to-late February.
The month's weather pattern was dominated by the significant precipitation deficit and cooler-than-normal temperatures, while compensated by enhanced sunshine duration. These conditions created a distinctly drier and sunnier February than typically observed in Antwerpen.