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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Amsterdam for your holiday.
Climate Overview
0 °C to 22 °C
6 °C to 18 °C
1.61 – 3.5 in (6 – 12 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Best Time to Visit Amsterdam: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 5 °C Water max. 6 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 6 °C Water max. 6 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 7 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 12 °C Water max. 9 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Amsterdam | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Amsterdam |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Amsterdam | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Amsterdam | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Amsterdam | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Amsterdam | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 13 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 7 °C Water max. 9 °C |
Climate Chart Amsterdam
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Amsterdam
In the following, you will find the climate table for Amsterdam, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 5° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 7° |
| Night Temperature | 1° | 0° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Water Temperature | 6° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 9° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.44 | 1.69 | 2.32 | 1.61 | 1.89 | 2.68 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 3.23 | 3.35 | 3.5 | 2.95 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 9.7 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (17 °C)
Coldest month: January (3 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 18 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 30.67 inch on 109 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
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Discover Amsterdam at your own pace and enjoy unlimited travel for 1 to 7 days on all trams, buses, ferries and the metro (day and night) for the number of days that suits your schedule the best.
Amsterdam: Heineken Experience Ticket with optional Rooftop
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Discover the worldfamous Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, the former Heineken brewery. Learn brewing history, enjoy tastings, and optionally visit the rooftop for amazing views over Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum Entry Ticket | Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise with optional Cheese & Wine | Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite option | Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise – City Lights & Wine Option | Amsterdam: Canal Cruise from Anne Frank, Rijksmuseum or CS | Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Tour | Amsterdam Anne Frank: Small-Group Walking Tour & Local Guide |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Amsterdam
clear sky, 9.4 °CClouds: 0 % Wind: 11 mph ONO
Air Pressure: 1026 hPa Humidity: 77 %
Air Pressure: 1026 hPa Humidity: 77 %
Last updated: 5th Nov 2026, 03:38 pm
The next days …
| 6th Nov 2026 | 7th Nov 2026 | 8th Nov 2026 | 9th Nov 2026 | 10th Nov 2026 | 11th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 3 °C to 9 °C | 1 °C to 8 °C | 5 °C to 9 °C | 4 °C to 9 °C | 1 °C to 6 °C | 3 °C to 10 °C |
| 3 °C to 9 °C | 1 °C to 8 °C | 5 °C to 9 °C | 4 °C to 9 °C | 1 °C to 6 °C | 3 °C to 10 °C |
| Clouds: 75 % | Clouds: 85 % | Clouds: 74 % | Clouds: 8 % | Clouds: 97 % | Clouds: 72 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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The Netherlands: Regions
Amsterdam is part of the holiday destination The Netherlands. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:![Amsterdam Tourist took pictures in Amsterdam (Mike Bonitz) [flickr.com] CC BY-ND
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Hottest Month
August: 22 °C
Day Temperature
August: 22 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
February: 0 °C
Night Temperature
February: 0 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
November: 3.5 in
Rain
November: 3.5 inRain
Driest Month
April: 1.61 in
Rain
April: 1.61 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 18 °C
Water Temperature
August: 18 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
May: 7 hours/day
Sunshine
May: 7 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
Amsterdam: Keukenhof Bus Tour with Flexible Return + Entry
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Amsterdam: Madame Tussauds Ticket
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Distances to Amsterdam
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 220 mi | 3650 mi | 5560 mi |
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