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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:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, % | |||||||||||
| 87 | 84 | 81 | 75 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 81 | 84 | 87 | 88 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 76 | 81 | 62 | 60 | 66 | 70 | 104 | 90 | 84 | 97 | 83 | 89 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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. 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, 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.