Best time to visit Amsterdam
The best months to visit Amsterdam are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and June score best for Amsterdam weather:
- June20° / 12°CJune is mild with long evenings, good for ferries to Noord and outdoor tables near the canals.
- July22° / 14°CJuly is warm but showery, so pair Vondelpark and canal cruises with timed museums.
- August22° / 14°CAugust is warm and wet, with Pride canal events and school-holiday crowds shaping central streets.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Amsterdam weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 2° | 65 | 18 | 8h |
| February | 7° | 2° | 56 | 16 | 9h |
| March | 10° | 3° | 57 | 17 | 11h |
| April | 13° | 5° | 52 | 17 | 13h |
| May | 17° | 9° | 65 | 18 | 15h |
| JuneBest weather | 20° | 12° | 69 | 18 | 17h |
| JulyBest weather | 22° | 14° | 81 | 21 | 17h |
| AugustBest weather | 22° | 14° | 82 | 20 | 16h |
| September | 19° | 11° | 66 | 18 | 14h |
| October | 14° | 8° | 72 | 18 | 12h |
| November | 10° | 5° | 63 | 19 | 10h |
| December | 6° | 2° | 71 | 19 | 8h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Amsterdam month by month
January
Amsterdam in January: 5.7°C high, 1.6°C low, 65.1mm rain over 18 days, 8.2h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
Chinese New Year
February
Amsterdam in February: 6.6°C high, 1.7°C low, 55.9mm rain over 16 days, 9.1h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
Chinese New Year
March
Amsterdam in March: 9.5°C high, 3.1°C low, 56.5mm rain over 17 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Amsterdam in April: 13.4°C high, 5.4°C low, 52mm rain over 17 days, 13h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
King's Day
May
Amsterdam in May: 16.9°C high, 8.9°C low, 65.1mm rain over 18 days, 15h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
KunstRAI
JuneBest weather
Amsterdam in June: 19.8°C high, 12°C low, 68.6mm rain over 18 days, 16.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Holland Festival
JulyBest weather
Amsterdam in July: 21.7°C high, 14°C low, 80.6mm rain over 21 days, 16.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
AugustBest weather
Amsterdam in August: 21.7°C high, 13.9°C low, 82.3mm rain over 20 days, 15.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Pride Amsterdam · Prinsengrachtconcert and Grachtenfestival · Sail Amsterdam
September
Amsterdam in September: 18.6°C high, 11.4°C low, 65.9mm rain over 18 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
October
Amsterdam in October: 14.3°C high, 8.4°C low, 71.7mm rain over 18 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Amsterdam Dance Event · Imagine Film Festival
November
Amsterdam in November: 9.6°C high, 5.1°C low, 62.7mm rain over 19 days, 9.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Museumnacht · International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA)
December
Amsterdam in December: 6.2°C high, 2.3°C low, 70.5mm rain over 19 days, 8h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
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