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Amsterdam in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Amsterdam in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
Amsterdam in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +18°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 84 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Amsterdam has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Amsterdam in September

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

The temperature in September is +23°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +32°C during the day and a minimum of +11°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +19°C.

Is Amsterdam warm or cold in September?

Amsterdam is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +12°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Water temperature in Amsterdam in September

Water in Amsterdam in September is Fresh. It varies from +16°C to +19°C, with an average of +18°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +18°C.

The water temperature in September is one of the warmest of the entire 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 September?

Water temperature (+18°C) in Amsterdam in September might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
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
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Amsterdam in September

Amsterdam weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+21°C+18°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+8°C+4°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+32°C+25°C
Rainfall
90 mm84 mm97 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+18°C+18°C+15°C
Humidity
78%81%84%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
443
Cloudy days
889
Rainy days
171617
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 90 mm to 84 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 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 increasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Amsterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 57%, leading to total precipitation of around 127 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September 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 September in Amsterdam?

This is the weather in Amsterdam in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+20°C
2 September
🌫️
+21°C
3 September
☀️
+23°C
4 September
☀️
+25°C
5 September
☀️
+29°C
6 September
☀️
+30°C
7 September
☀️
+29°C
8 September
☀️
+30°C
9 September
☀️
+29°C
10 September
☀️
+32°C
11 September
☀️
+25°C
12 September
🌧️
+23°C
13 September
☀️
+20°C
14 September
☀️
+21°C
15 September
☀️
+22°C
16 September
☀️
+25°C
17 September
🌧️
+19°C
18 September
🌧️
+22°C
19 September
🌧️
+19°C
20 September
☁️
+21°C
21 September
🌧️
+20°C
22 September
🌧️
+17°C
23 September
🌧️
+16°C
24 September
☀️
+20°C
25 September
☀️
+21°C
26 September
☀️
+22°C
27 September
☀️
+23°C
28 September
☁️
+19°C
29 September
☀️
+20°C
30 September
☀️
+19°C
In September 2023 Amsterdam had 19 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Amsterdam?

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

Can you sunbathe in Amsterdam in September?

September has mild temperatures in Amsterdam. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Amsterdam in September?

In general, you can swim in Amsterdam in September, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +18°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Amsterdam rainy in September?

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

Is it sunny in Amsterdam in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Amsterdam in September, 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.