Capital city in North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources

Apr–Jun, SepBest time to visit

When to go to Amsterdam

Late Apr–Jun and Sep are mild and long-lit; tulips peak Apr–May. Jul–Aug and King's Day (27 Apr) are busiest; Nov–Feb is dark, damp and cheaper.

Amsterdam weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

Jan5°75 mm
Feb6°64 mm
Mar8°53 mm
Apr13°40 mm
May16°57 mm
Jun19°63 mm
Jul21°81 mm
Aug21°90 mm
Sep18°70 mm
Oct14°78 mm
Nov10°76 mm
Dec6°81 mm

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months

Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Conditions
January	5°C41°F	2°C35°F	75 mm	91%	Cold
February	6°C42°F	1°C34°F	64 mm	90%	Cold
March	8°C47°F	2°C36°F	53 mm	86%	Cold
April	13°C55°F	5°C42°F	40 mm	81%	Cool
May	16°C61°F	9°C48°F	57 mm	80%	Cool
June	19°C66°F	12°C54°F	63 mm	79%	Pleasant
July	21°C70°F	15°C58°F	81 mm	79%	Pleasant
August	21°C70°F	15°C58°F	90 mm	80%	Pleasant
September	18°C65°F	12°C54°F	70 mm	82%	Pleasant
October	14°C58°F	9°C48°F	78 mm	86%	Cool
November	10°C49°F	6°C42°F	76 mm	90%	Cold
December	6°C43°F	3°C37°F	81 mm	92%	Cold

Best months across Netherlands

Place	Best months	Warmest month
Amsterdam	Apr–Jun, Sep	Jul (21°C)
Rotterdam	May–Sep	Aug (21°C)
Utrecht	May–Sep	Jul (23°C)
The Hague	May–Sep	Aug (21°C)
Haarlem	May–Sep	Aug (20°C)
Maastricht	Apr–Jun, Sep	Jul (24°C)
Eindhoven	May–Sep	Jul (24°C)
Groningen	May–Sep	Jul (22°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Amsterdam?

Apr–Jun, Sep. Late Apr–Jun and Sep are mild and long-lit; tulips peak Apr–May. Jul–Aug and King's Day (27 Apr) are busiest; Nov–Feb is dark, damp and cheaper.

When is the rainy season in Amsterdam?

Rain peaks in August with about 90 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Amsterdam?

July, with average highs of 21°C (70°F).

How cold does Amsterdam get?

The coolest nights are in February, averaging 1°C (34°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.