- Rain mm/yr
- 844
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-atlas.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Pack layers and waterproof gear year-round—weather can shift rapidly from sun to heavy rain.
- May and June offer the best balance of mild warmth, manageable rainfall, and fewer crowds than July–August.
- Winter (Nov–Feb) is gloomy and cold but cheaper for accommodations and flights; ice skating rinks appear Dec–Jan.
- July–August see peak tourists and higher prices; expect packed museums and canal tours.
- Spring (March–May) offers beautiful flower displays (Keukenhof tulips peak mid-April to early May).
- Autumn (Sept–Oct) is mild and colorful—ideal for cycling and museums without summer crowds.
- The maritime climate moderates both heat and cold, but humidity (74–90% annually) makes cold feel damper and warmth feel sticky.
Best Months
May
- Reason
- Mild temperatures, relatively low rainfall, long daylight hours (7.3 hours of sunshine daily), beautiful spring blooms
June
- Reason
- Pleasant warm weather (average 19–22°C (66–72°F) / 67–72°F), extended daylight hours (16.7 hours), ideal for outdoor activities
July
- Reason
- Warmest month (average high 23°C (73°F) / 73°F), longest daylight hours, though rainfall increases
August
- Reason
- Warm temperatures (19–22°C (66–72°F) / 67–72°F), extended daylight, peak festival season
September
- Reason
- Mild conditions (average 18°C (64°F) / 64°F), fewer tourists than peak summer, pleasant for cycling and sightseeing
Worst Months
November
- Reason
- Cold temperatures (7–10°C (45–50°F) / 45–50°F), rain increases, daylight drops significantly (8.8 hours), higher humidity (85%+)
December
- Reason
- Coldest period approaches, highest rainfall (54mm / 2.1 inches), very limited daylight (7.8 hours), possible snowfall
January
- Reason
- Coldest month (average 3–4°C (39°F) / 37–39°F), frequent rain and snow possible (average 15mm), minimum daylight
February
- Reason
- Continued cold (4°C (39°F) / 39°F), rain frequent, short days, occasional freezing temps and snow
Wind
- Average Speed Kmh
- 13–20
- Average Speed Mph
- 8–13
- Note
- Frequent and often strong, especially Nov–March
Snowfall
- Duration
- Light; rarely accumulates or persists
- Occurrence
- Rare but possible
- Typical Amount Mm
- 15
- Typical Amount Inches
- 0.6
- Note
- Most years see only a few days with snow. Not a defining feature of Amsterdam winters.
Months Most Likely
- January
- February
- December
Sunshine
- Pattern
- Very limited Nov–Feb (2–4 hours/day); improves May–Aug (6–10 hours/day)
- Annual Total Hours
- 1653
Sunniest Month
- Month
- June
- Daily Hours
- 9.7
Cloudiest Month
- Month
- December
- Daily Hours
- 1.7
Rainfall Summary
- Pattern
- Distributed year-round with no true dry season.
- Annual Total Mm
- 844
- Annual Total Inches
- 33.2
- Seasonal Dry Period
- April–May (relatively driest)
- Seasonal Wet Period
- October–December (autumn/early winter peak)
- Note
- Rain occurs frequently throughout the year; daily totals usually light to moderate. Expect occasional heavy showers even in summer.
Driest Month
- Month
- April
- Rainfall Mm
- 42
- Rainfall Inches
- 1.7
Wettest Month
- Month
- August
- Rainfall Mm
- 97
- Rainfall Inches
- 3.8
Temperature Summary
Peak Warmth
- Months
- July–August
- Average Low Celsius
- 15
- Average High Celsius
- 23
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 59
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 73
- Note
- Mild summers; rarely exceeds 25°C (77°F). Temperature lag due to North Sea influence.
Off Peak Cold
- Months
- December–February
- Average Low Celsius
- 0
- Average High Celsius
- 6
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 32
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 43
- Note
- Cold but not severe; freezing nights possible, though frost-free days common.
Shoulder Seasons
Spring March To May
- Average Celsius
- 9–16
- Average Fahrenheit
- 48–61
- Description
- Gradual warming; possible late March/April snow. April and May notably drier.
Autumn September To November
- Average Celsius
- 18 → 8
- Average Fahrenheit
- 64 → 46
- Description
- Steady cooling; colorful foliage in parks. Rainfall increases mid-autumn.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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