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Amsterdam in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Amsterdam in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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Weather in Amsterdam in November 2024

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Amsterdam in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +9°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 83 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
83 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Amsterdam has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Amsterdam in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Amsterdam for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in November is +10°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +15°C during the day and a minimum of -1°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 62% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +4°C.

Is Amsterdam warm or cold in November?

Amsterdam is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +14°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +5°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Amsterdam:

Water temperature in Amsterdam in November

Water in Amsterdam in November is Cold. It varies from +11°C to +15°C, with an average of +13°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +9°C.

In November, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Amsterdam are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +18°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +6°C.

Can you swim in Amsterdam in November?

We would not recommend swimming in Amsterdam in November, the water is very cold (+13°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Amsterdam in November

Amsterdam weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+14°C+9°C+7°C
Min. temperature
-3°C-6°C-10°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+18°C+15°C
Rainfall
97 mm83 mm89 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+15°C+13°C+9°C
Humidity
84%87%88%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
311
Cloudy days
9911
Rainy days
171816
Snowy days
013

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +14°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 97 mm to 83 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in October to 1 in November.

Next month (December) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Amsterdam in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Amsterdam is gradually decreasing during November, going from 6 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Amsterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 290 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Amsterdam wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 50% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in Amsterdam?

This is the weather in Amsterdam in November 2023:
1 November
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+14°C
2 November
🌧️
+12°C
3 November
🌧️
+11°C
4 November
🌧️
+10°C
5 November
🌧️
+12°C
6 November
🌧️
+12°C
7 November
🌧️
+12°C
8 November
🌧️
+11°C
9 November
🌧️
+11°C
10 November
🌧️
+8°C
11 November
🌧️
+10°C
12 November
🌫️
+10°C
13 November
☁️
+15°C
14 November
🌧️
+14°C
15 November
🌧️
+12°C
16 November
☀️
+9°C
17 November
☀️
+10°C
18 November
🌧️
+14°C
19 November
🌧️
+14°C
20 November
🌧️
+12°C
21 November
☁️
+10°C
22 November
☀️
+11°C
23 November
🌧️
+14°C
24 November
🌧️
+9°C
25 November
🌧️
+8°C
26 November
🌧️
+8°C
27 November
🌧️
+6°C
28 November
☀️
+5°C
29 November
🌧️
+5°C
30 November
☀️
+4°C
In November 2023 Amsterdam had 5 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 22 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Amsterdam climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Amsterdam in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+15°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 578 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3397 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amsterdam in November:

Is November a good time to visit Amsterdam?

It’s always a good time to visit Amsterdam, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Amsterdam in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Amsterdam in November?

Swimming in Amsterdam in November is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Amsterdam rainy in November?

Amsterdam is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Amsterdam in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Amsterdam in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Netherlands

Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.

Monthly weather in Amsterdam

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Amsterdam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.