Amsterdam Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Due to its location on the IJ, the climate of Amsterdam is strongly influenced by the temperature of the water. This means it slowly warms up in summer and slowly cools down in winter. The average weather in Amsterdam varies a lot and every season there is a big chance of rain throughout the year.
Amsterdam can best be visited in spring (May and June) or summer (July, August and September). The average temperatures are mild in spring and can be warm in summer with 22°C in July. During summer days are long, with early sunrise and late sunset, meaning many outdoor activities can happen into the evenings, which, apart from the beautiful light skies, can sometimes remain balmy after a hot day.
In winter it can be cold and windy, most years there are only a few days with snowfall.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Amsterdam. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Amsterdam has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 942 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Amsterdam offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between August (97 mm) and April (56 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Amsterdam serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in June, July, August and September to 6 m/s in January, February, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Amsterdam in the Netherlands
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 97 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 220 hours of sunshine.
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