Antwerp vs London

Antwerp and London are closely matched in May. 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.

Antwerp sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. London is also comfortable at 17°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in May. Antwerp receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Antwerp reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

London averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Antwerp receives approximately 62 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

London sees 52 mm over 10 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 2 rain days and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.