Winter
Dec → Feb7 to 9°
nights 3 to 4°
- 15 rainy days · 92 mm
- 4.1 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
- Jan7°not recommended
- Feb9°not recommended
- Mar10°fair
- Apr13°recommended
- May17°recommended
- Jun21°recommended
- Jul21°fair
- Aug22°fair
- Sep20°recommended
- Oct15°fair
- Nov11°not recommended
- Dec8°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Amsterdam, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 3° | 3.8 h | 85 mm | 14 d | |
| February | 9° | 4° | 5.5 h | 99 mm | 16 d | |
| March | 10° | 4° | 7.5 h | 59 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 13° | 5° | 10.3 h | 67 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| May | 17° | 9° | 11.6 h | 85 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| June | 21° | 13° | 11.8 h | 72 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| July | 21° | 14° | 11.9 h | 95 mm | 17 d | |
| August | 22° | 15° | 11.1 h | 74 mm | 14 d | |
| September | 20° | 12° | 9.1 h | 75 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| October | 15° | 10° | 6.2 h | 119 mm | 18 d | |
| November | 11° | 6° | 4.4 h | 93 mm | 17 d | |
| December | 8° | 3° | 3.1 h | 91 mm | 16 d |
The four seasons in Amsterdam, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Jordaan canals) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May10 to 17°
nights 4 to 9°
- 12 rainy days · 70 mm
- 9.8 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug21 to 22°
nights 13 to 15°
- 14 rainy days · 80 mm
- 11.6 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov11 to 20°
nights 6 to 12°
- 16 rainy days · 96 mm
- 6.6 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Amsterdam, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h46 of daylight, in December 7h42, a difference of 9h04.
8h11Jan
9h49Feb
11h42Mar
13h51Apr
15h42May
16h46Jun
16h20Jul
14h40Aug
12h34Sep
10h30Oct
8h39Nov
7h42Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Jordaan canals" (52.37°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Amsterdam, month by month
EventsKoningsdag (King's Day)AprilCanal ParadeAugustAmsterdam Light FestivalDecember to JanuaryTulip seasonMarch to MayDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, June, September
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Amsterdam, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AprilKoningsdag (King's Day) big crowds
The city dresses in orange at the end of the month, the canals fill with boats and the pavements become a giant flea market.
- AugustCanal Parade big crowds
The Pride march takes to boats on the Prinsengracht on the first Saturday of August, with the quays packed from the morning.
- December to JanuaryAmsterdam Light Festival
Light installations line the canals and can be explored on foot or by boat throughout the winter.
- March to MayTulip season big crowds
The fields of the Bollenstreek and Keukenhof park, an hour to the south, are in bloom from late March to mid-May.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended7°3° at night
- 85 mm · 14 d
- 3.8 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended9°4° at night
- 99 mm · 16 d
- 5.5 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair10°4° at night
- 59 mm · 12 d
- 7.5 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended13°5° at night
- 67 mm · 11 d
- 10.3 h
High season, book early
May
Recommended17°9° at night
- 85 mm · 13 d
- 11.6 h
High season, book early
June
Recommended21°13° at night
- 72 mm · 12 d
- 11.8 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair21°14° at night
- 95 mm · 17 d
- 11.9 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair22°15° at night
- 74 mm · 14 d
- 11.1 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended20°12° at night
- 75 mm · 12 d
- 9.1 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair15°10° at night
- 119 mm · 18 d
- 6.2 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended11°6° at night
- 93 mm · 17 d
- 4.4 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended8°3° at night
- 91 mm · 16 d
- 3.1 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 3 °C at night. A very wet month, 85 mm of rain over 14 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (3.8 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 9 °C at best, 4 °C at night. A very wet month, 99 mm of rain over 16 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (5.5 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Expect 7.5 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 h a day on average. High season: book early.
May. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (85 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. High season: book early.
June. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 95 mm over 17 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 74 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (75 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 15 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Frequent rain: 119 mm over 18 days. Expect 6.2 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 11 °C at best, 6 °C at night. A very wet month, 93 mm of rain over 17 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (4.4 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 8 °C at best, 3 °C at night. A very wet month, 91 mm of rain over 16 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (3.1 h a day). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
April to June and September: over these months, recorded highs range from 13 to 21 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Jordaan canals).
Which month should you avoid in Amsterdam?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 99 mm over 16 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Jordaan canals).
What is the hottest month in Amsterdam?
August, with 22 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Jordaan canals).
What is the coldest month in Amsterdam?
January, with 7 °C at best during the day and 3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Jordaan canals).
What is the driest month in Amsterdam?
March: 59 mm over 12 days of rain, against 119 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Amsterdam?
July, with 11.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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