Amsterdam weather
World cities · Netherlands · 52.37°N 4.90°E
Amsterdam, in Netherlands, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 22.3°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.7°C. The city sees roughly 1014mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and March the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2° | 2.7° | 85mm | 14 |
| Feb | 9° | 3.6° | 99mm | 16 |
| Mar | 10.5° | 3.6° | 59mm | 12 |
| Apr | 12.8° | 5° | 67mm | 11 |
| May | 17° | 8.8° | 85mm | 13 |
| Jun | 20.8° | 12.8° | 72mm | 12 |
| Jul | 20.9° | 13.8° | 95mm | 17 |
| Aug | 22.3° | 14.8° | 74mm | 14 |
| Sep | 20° | 12.3° | 75mm | 12 |
| Oct | 15.5° | 9.7° | 119mm | 18 |
| Nov | 10.7° | 5.7° | 93mm | 17 |
| Dec | 7.5° | 3.3° | 91mm | 16 |
Seasons in Amsterdam
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Amsterdam climb from 10.5°C in March to 17°C by May, while nights ease from 3.6°C to 8.8°C. The season brings around 211mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 21.3°C, peaking in August at 22.3°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (72mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Amsterdam gets roughly 16.6 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 20°C in September to 10.7°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (119mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.2°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.7°C, daytime high 7.2°C). Expect about 46 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.4 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Amsterdam compares
| Amsterdam | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1014mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 172 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 21.3°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.2°C | 3.4°C |
Amsterdam is almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Amsterdam weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Amsterdam?
August is typically the warmest month in Amsterdam, with average daytime highs of 22.3°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Amsterdam?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 119mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days. March is typically the driest (59mm).
How much does it rain in Amsterdam per year?
Amsterdam receives roughly 1014mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 172 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Amsterdam?
Winter nights (December–February) in Amsterdam average around 3.2°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.7°C).
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Amsterdam. June is typically the driest of the warm months (72mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 22.3°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Amsterdam's weather compare with the UK?
Amsterdam receives 1014mm of rain a year, almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 21.3°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.2°C versus 3.4°C.