Climate in Amsterdam (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year. Show in Celsius

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

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Daily percent of sunshine

The mean percent of hours of sunhours during the day over the year

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Millimeter

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

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Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

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Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

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Weather Forecasts for Amsterdam (Noord-Holland)

Sun   May 28
68°F | 52°F
NE 13 mph
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   May 29
61°F | 48°F
NE 16 mph
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   May 30
59°F | 50°F
NE 13 mph
0.02 inches
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Amsterdam in the Netherlands

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 degrees Celsius (71.6° Fahrenheit) 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.

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Amsterdam?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C (74°F) and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Amsterdam?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C (43°F).
  • Which is the wettest month in Amsterdam?
    December tops the wettest month list with 85mm (3.3in) of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Amsterdam?
    April is the driest month with 40mm (1.6in) of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Amsterdam?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 220 hours of sunshine.

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