Netherlands · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Amsterdam are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Amsterdam sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 23°C, and its coolest in January (around 6°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 850mm — August is typically the wettest month (~99mm) and April the driest (~40mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
May is the sunniest month, with about 231 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 1°C | 67mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / 1°C | 55mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 10° / 3°C | 52mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 14° / 5°C | 40mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 18° / 9°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 20° / 11°C | 65mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 23° / 14°C | 82mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 22° / 13°C | 99mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 19° / 11°C | 84mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 15° / 8°C | 87mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 10° / 5°C | 85mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 7° / 2°C | 82mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Amsterdam is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 69 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Amsterdam is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 94 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Amsterdam is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 146 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Amsterdam is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 198 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Amsterdam is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (47°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 231 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Amsterdam is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 65mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 217 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Amsterdam is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 82mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 225 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Amsterdam is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 99mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 204 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Amsterdam is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 84mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 154 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Amsterdam is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 117 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Amsterdam is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 67 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Amsterdam is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (35°F). Expect roughly 82mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 58 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf