Climate Overview
Amsterdam has an oceanic climate with mild summers around 21–22°C and chilly, damp winters near 7°C. Humidity stays high year-round (75–89%) and autumn is the wettest stretch (115–120mm in Oct–Nov). Late spring and early summer offer the driest, sunniest windows; bring waterproofs if visiting outside that.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3° | 2.2° | 86mm | 88% |
| Feb | 6.7° | 1.6° | 34mm | 84% |
| Mar | 12.4° | 2.2° | 0mm | 78% |
| Apr | 15.1° | 6.6° | 17mm | 77% |
| May | 17.2° | 9.4° | 35mm | 71% |
| Jun | 20.8° | 14.1° | 74mm | 74% |
| Jul | 22° | 15.8° | 69mm | 77% |
| Aug | 21.7° | 15.1° | 40mm | 75% |
| Sep | 18.6° | 13° | 128mm | 79% |
| Oct | 14.4° | 10.9° | 170mm | 83% |
| Nov | 10.5° | 6.5° | 89mm | 88% |
| Dec | 8.4° | 4.7° | 23mm | 88% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
Keukenhof opens mid-March with 7M bulbs; pair with the Bloemencorso flower parade on the third weekend of April. Dry-ish 50–70mm months keep bike rides to the bulb fields comfortable.
Highs of 21–22°C and long daylight make open-boat tours along the Grachtengordel ideal. August is slightly warmer but also the wettest summer month (~63mm).
The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are noticeably quieter before June; mild 13–17°C days and the lowest rainfall of the year (50–70mm) favour long walking days.
Amsterdam Light Festival illuminates the canals from late November; skating rinks at Museumplein and Rembrandtplein run through chilly 7–8°C days. Expect damp air — humidity averages 86–89%.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
Citywide orange street party and floating flea market on the canals. Hotels sell out weeks ahead and rates typically double.
Two-week WorldPride edition with the Canal Parade on Aug 1. Central hotels book out months in advance and transit around the canal belt is heavily restricted.
Warmest months (21–22°C highs) coincide with European school holidays. Expect long queues at the Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum; timed tickets are essential.
Rainfall averages 115–120mm per month with frequent showers and strong North Sea winds. Pack waterproofs and plan indoor backups.
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Amsterdam, Netherlands