Amsterdam Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Amsterdam. The annual average is 14°C high / 7°C low — hottest in July (22°C) and coldest in January (1°C).
Amsterdam Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Amsterdam's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 14° / 7°
- Best time to visit
- June, April, May
- Hottest month
- July (22°C)
- Coldest month
- January (1°C)
- Wettest month
- October (88mm)
- Driest month
- April (41mm)
As of 2026, Amsterdam's weather averages 14°C high / 7°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is June, April, May. The hottest month is July (22°C), the coldest is January (1°C), and the wettest is October (88mm).
Best Time to Visit Amsterdam
June is early summer — 20°C daytime, 11°C nights, 17 hours daylight peak. The most-tourist-comfortable Amsterdam weather. Hotel rates at peak. Holland Festival (entire month) is the Netherlands' biggest performing arts festival — 100+ international productions across Amsterdam venues. Open Garden Days (mid-June Sat-Sun) opens 30+ private canal-house gardens to visitors — a once-yearly Amsterdam-only experience. Longest daylight peak is around June 21 (summer solstice) — sun rises 05:18, sets 22:05. 17 hours of usable daylight. Outdoor terraces + canal-side dining + Vondelpark concerts run late into the night.
April is peak tulip month — Keukenhof in full bloom mid-April. 13°C daytime, 4°C nights. Daylight 14 hours by end of month. King's Day (Koningsdag, April 27) is the Netherlands' national day — the entire country wears orange, drinks in the streets, and holds open-air flea markets. Amsterdam becomes a city-wide party with 1M+ visitors. Hotel prices triple 6-12 months in advance for King's Day weekend. If you want it, book early. If you want quiet Amsterdam, avoid April 25-29. Keukenhof bookings are mandatory + sell out for weekends 2-3 months ahead. Bus 858 from Schiphol or guided day tours from Amsterdam are the access methods. Pair Keukenhof morning + Amsterdam afternoon for the canonical tulip-season day.
May is full spring — 17°C daytime, 8°C nights, 14-15 hours daylight. Last 2 weeks of Keukenhof (until around May 14, exact date varies). Hotel rates at peak after King's Day. Liberation Day (May 5) commemorates the 1945 end of Nazi occupation — Amsterdam celebrates with outdoor festivals at Museumplein + Vondelpark + open-air concerts. Free admission. Cultural day worth attending. Mid-May is the Goldilocks period — tulip season ending (Keukenhof crowds thinning), proper spring weather, longer daylight than April. The bike-tour + canal-cruise + outdoor-terrace season starts in earnest.
Amsterdam Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 1° | 68mm | 19 | Quiet | Details → |
| February | 7° / 1° | 49mm | 14 | Quiet | Details → |
| March | 10° / 3° | 65mm | 14 | Moderate | Details → |
| April | 13° / 4° | 41mm | 13 | Busy | Details → |
| May | 17° / 8° | 49mm | 12 | Busy | Details → |
| June | 20° / 11° | 67mm | 12 | Very busy | Details → |
| July | 22° / 13° | 76mm | 13 | Very busy | Details → |
| August | 22° / 13° | 70mm | 13 | Very busy | Details → |
| September | 19° / 11° | 67mm | 13 | Moderate | Details → |
| October | 14° / 7° | 88mm | 16 | Moderate | Details → |
| November | 9° / 4° | 80mm | 17 | Quiet | Details → |
| December | 6° / 2° | 79mm | 19 | Moderate | Details → |
What to Wear in Amsterdam by Season
Light jacket + sweater for layering. Long pants. Waterproof jacket for spring showers. Sunglasses (sun finally returns). Hats optional but useful.
T-shirts + shorts. Light cardigan for evenings. Sunglasses + sunscreen. AC in hotel becomes critical for heatwave days.
Autumn jacket + wool sweater + scarf. Long pants + closed shoes. Waterproof jacket essential — October has 16 rainy days. DST ends last Sunday October.
Same as January — heavy winter coat, wool sweater, scarf, gloves, waterproof boots. Slightly less rain than January (49mm vs 68mm) but still cold.
Amsterdam Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Amsterdam? +
For weather, June, April, May are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 20°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Amsterdam? +
The hottest month is July with an average high of 22°C, and the coldest is January with an average low of 1°C. The annual average is 14°C high / 7°C low.
When does it rain most in Amsterdam? +
The wettest month is October (88mm over about 16 rainy days) and the driest is April (41mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 799mm.
What should I pack for Amsterdam? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 13/5°C — Light jacket + sweater for layering. Long pants. Waterproof jacket for spring showers. Sunglasses (sun finally returns). Hats optional but useful. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 21/12°C — T-shirts + shorts. Light cardigan for evenings. Sunglasses + sunscreen. AC in hotel becomes critical for heatwave days. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 14/7°C — Autumn jacket + wool sweater + scarf. Long pants + closed shoes. Waterproof jacket essential — October has 16 rainy days. DST ends last Sunday October. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 6/1°C — Same as January — heavy winter coat, wool sweater, scarf, gloves, waterproof boots. Slightly less rain than January (49mm vs 68mm) but still cold.
What is the weather in Amsterdam this month (June)? +
June averages 20°C high / 11°C low with 67mm rainfall over about 12 rainy days. Crowds are very busy and prices are high.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.