Amsterdam weather at a glance
Hottest
July · 22°C
Coldest
January · 1°C
Wettest
November · 90 mm
Best season
May, June, July, August, September
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam
Amsterdam has an oceanic (köppen cfb) climate. In summer (Jun–Aug) the average high is around 21°C, while in winter (Dec–Feb) it sits near 6°C by day and 1°C at night. The hottest month is July (22°C) and the coldest is January (1°C).
The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September, when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and walking around. December, January, February can be less comfortable — keep that in mind when planning.
Amsterdam temperatures & rainfall by month
Long-term monthly averages (climate normals).
| Month | High | Low | Daily range | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6° | 1° | 66 mm | |
| Feb | 7° | 1° | 55 mm | |
| Mar | 10° | 3° | 59 mm | |
| Apr | 14° | 5° | 42 mm | |
| May | 18° | 8° | 49 mm | |
| Jun● | 20° | 11° | 68 mm | |
| Jul | 22° | 13° | 82 mm | |
| Aug | 22° | 13° | 80 mm | |
| Sep | 19° | 11° | 79 mm | |
| Oct | 14° | 8° | 84 mm | |
| Nov | 9° | 4° | 90 mm | |
| Dec | 6° | 2° | 79 mm |
Seasons in Amsterdam
Spring
14° / 5°
cool
Rain: ~50 mm/mo
Summer
21° / 12°
mild
Rain: ~77 mm/mo
Autumn
14° / 8°
cool
Rain: ~84 mm/mo
Winter
6° / 1°
cold
Rain: ~67 mm/mo
When to visit Amsterdam
✓ Best months
May, June, July, August, September
~ Less comfortable
December, January, February
What to pack
- A warm jacket and layers — winter mornings and evenings are chilly.
- A rain jacket or a compact umbrella — rain is frequent.
- Comfortable walking shoes — you'll be on your feet around the centre.