Best Time to Visit
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
6°
2°
Poor
Feb
6°
2°
Fair
Mar
9°
3°
Good
Apr
13°
6°
Great
May
16°
9°
Great
Jun
19°
12°
Great
Jul
21°
14°
Great
Aug
21°
15°
Great
Sep
18°
12°
Great
Oct
14°
9°
Good
Nov
10°
5°
Fair
Dec
6°
3°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 2°C | 13 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 6°C | 2°C | 11 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 9°C | 3°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 13°C | 6°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 19°C | 12°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 14 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 21°C | 15°C | 13 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 18°C | 12°C | 12 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 14°C | 9°C | 13 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 10°C | 5°C | 13 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 6°C | 3°C | 13 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 13°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 14°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 6°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 6°C (43°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
The least favorable time to visit Amsterdam is December and January. During this period, you can expect cold weather, frequent rain, very limited sunshine.
December
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
January
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Amsterdam during the best travel months (May, June, September), when temperatures range from 11°C to 18°C:
Amsterdam has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 21°C, while the coldest month is December at just 6°C. Annual rainfall averages 796mm across approximately 147 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 6 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Low °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Rain Days | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 64 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 63 | 68 | 84 | 84 | 70 | 70 | 63 | 71 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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