Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | London | Antwerp | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F)▲ | 17°C (63°F) | London |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 13°C (55°F)▲ | 5°C (41°F) | London |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 5 days▲ | Antwerp |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 61 mm | 60 mm▲ | Antwerp |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day▲ | 6h/day | London |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Antwerp |
London and Antwerp are closely matched in August. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
London sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Antwerp is also comfortable at 17°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Antwerp is the stronger choice in August. London receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
London reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Antwerp averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
London receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Antwerp sees 60 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Antwerp the drier option by 5 rain days and 1 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 13°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 17°C, lows of 5°C, 5 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | London | Antwerp | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 11d | 0°C | 3d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 5°C | 3d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 11°C | 4d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 17°C | 5d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 20°C | 10d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jul | 22°C | 11d | 21°C | 6d |
| Aug | 21°C | 10d | 17°C | 5d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 11°C | 4d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 5°C | 3d |
| Nov | 10°C | 11d | 0°C | 3d |
| Dec | 8°C | 11d | -2°C | 3d |
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