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When is the best time to go to Amsterdam

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Amsterdam.
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When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?

In general the best time to visit Amsterdam is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Amsterdam in different months

This is the average weather in Amsterdam for each month based on historic data:

May usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +16°C during May.

In February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 143 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 104 mm in July.

January, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +2°C.

Climate in Amsterdam

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Amsterdam for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+15°C+18°C+23°C+27°C+30°C+33°C+36°C+33°C+32°C+25°C+18°C+15°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+5°C+6°C+9°C+12°C+16°C+19°C+21°C+21°C+18°C+14°C+9°C+7°C
Minimum Temperature
-14°C-14°C-13°C-4°C+1°C+5°C+8°C+8°C+4°C-3°C-6°C-10°C
Avg. water temperature
+8°C+8°C+8°C+11°C+14°C+17°C+18°C+20°C+19°C+18°C+15°C+12°C
Humidity, %
878481757476777881848788
Rain, mm
7681626066701049084978389
Snow, mm
763000000016
Average wind speed, m/s
555443333445
Sunny Days
234554444311
Cloud Days
101099987889911
Rainy Days
151216151515171716171816
Snowy Days
332000000013

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Amsterdam during the whole year:
The hottest month in Amsterdam is August with average maximum temperature going up to +21°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.

Water temperature

Here are the water temperatures in Amsterdam during the whole year:
Amsterdam achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +18°C in average. Coldest water temperature is in March with +6°C in average.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Amsterdam looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Amsterdam is December with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 74%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Amsterdam during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 60 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 17 rainy days and 104 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Amsterdam during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 3 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amsterdam:

What is the hottest month in Amsterdam?

The hottest month in Amsterdam is August with average maximum temperature of +21°C.

What is the coldest month in Amsterdam?

The coldest month in Amsterdam is January with minimum temperatures of +2°C.

Is Amsterdam worth visiting in winter?

Winter is usually not the best time to go to Amsterdam.

When does it rain the least in Amsterdam?

if you're looking to visit Amsterdam when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, October, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 60 mm of rain.

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, 2022.

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.