When to visit
Amsterdam?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Amsterdam
North Holland · The Netherlands

The best time to visit Amsterdam is June, August, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
80

Excellent climate

🌥Mild

Temperature
13–20°C
Cool nights
Feels like
11–20°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
74mm
Light rain · 11 days
Sunshine
11.7h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
76%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
82
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun82JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score9142440688079808048199
ClimateColdColdColdColdMildMildMildPleasantMildMildColdCold
Temperature2–7°C2–8°C3–10°C5–13°C9–17°C13–20°C14–21°C15–22°C12–19°C9–15°C5–10°C4–8°C
Feels like-2–3°C-2–4°C-1–6°C2–10°C7–15°C11–20°C13–21°C14–22°C11–18°C7–13°C2–7°C0–4°C
Precipitation80mm
14 days
77mm
13 days
66mm
13 days
59mm
11 days
66mm
11 days
74mm
11 days
83mm
14 days
78mm
13 days
79mm
13 days
92mm
14 days
80mm
15 days
81mm
15 days
Sunshine3.1h
☀︎ 37%
4.9h
☀︎ 49%
6.9h
☀︎ 58%
10.2h
☀︎ 73%
11.4h
☀︎ 72%
11.7h
☀︎ 70%
11.8h
☀︎ 73%
11.1h
☀︎ 76%
8.9h
☀︎ 70%
5.2h
☀︎ 49%
3.6h
☀︎ 41%
2.3h
☀︎ 29%
WindSW · 25 km/hSW · 25 km/hSW · 23 km/hNW · 21 km/hNW · 20 km/hW · 20 km/hW · 20 km/hSW · 20 km/hSW · 19 km/hSW · 22 km/hSW · 22 km/hSW · 23 km/h
Humidity (%)86%83%80%76%76%76%77%78%81%84%87%88%
Day length8.3h9.9h11.9h14.0h15.8h16.7h16.2h14.6h12.7h10.6h8.8h7.8h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
King's Day
Pride Amsterdam
Sinterklaas Arrival
Tulip Season
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival)
Amsterdam Light Festival
Christmas Markets
Open Monumentendag (Heritage Days)
Uitmarkt
Events & Festivals
  • King's DayholidaySignature event
    April· 500k+ visitors

    Celebrated on April 27th, King's Day transforms Amsterdam into a massive orange street party with flea markets and canal…

  • Pride Amsterdamfestival
    July, August· 50k+ visitors

    Usually held in late July or early August, Pride Amsterdam is famous for its unique Canal Parade, celebrating LGBTQ+ div…

  • Sinterklaas Arrivalholiday
    November· 50k+ visitors

    In mid-November, Sinterklaas (the Dutch Santa Claus) makes his grand arrival by steamboat, followed by a parade through…

  • Tulip Seasonnature
    March, April, May· 50k+ visitors

    From March to May, the Netherlands bursts into color with its iconic tulip fields, easily accessible from Amsterdam. Whi…

  • Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)festival
    October· 50k+ visitors

    In October, ADE is the world's leading electronic music conference and festival, drawing DJs and fans from across the gl…

  • Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival)cultural
    August· 5k+ visitors

    Held in August, this classical music festival features concerts on and around Amsterdam's picturesque canals. The weathe…

  • Amsterdam Light Festivalcultural
    December, January· 50k+ visitors

    From December to January, Amsterdam's canals and historic buildings are illuminated by stunning light art installations.…

  • Christmas Marketsholiday
    December· 5k+ visitors

    Throughout December, Amsterdam hosts several charming Christmas markets, offering festive goods and seasonal treats. Whi…

  • Open Monumentendag (Heritage Days)cultural
    September· 50k+ visitors

    On the second weekend of September, many historic buildings normally closed to the public open their doors for free. Wit…

  • Uitmarktcultural
    August· 50k+ visitors

    Held at the end of August, Uitmarkt marks the official start of the cultural season with free performances and previews…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Amsterdam?

The best time to visit Amsterdam is September, June, August, July, with temperatures between 12 °C and 22 °C. The best month is September. September is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam has a climate with an overall score of 4.6/10. Annual temperatures range from 2 °C to 22 °C.

What is the hottest month in Amsterdam?

The hottest month in Amsterdam is August, with average highs of 22 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Amsterdam?

The rainiest month in Amsterdam is October, with an average of 92 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Amsterdam?

Peak season in Amsterdam is April, May, June, July, August. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Amsterdam?

Shoulder season in Amsterdam falls in September, October. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.