Weather in Amsterdam

Best time to visit

Amsterdam has an oceanic climate influenced by winds from the North Sea.

Spring (March to May) in Amsterdam is lovely with dry and pleasant weather. This is the best time to visit. From mid-March to mid-May, tourists flock to Duin-en Bollenstreek (Bulb District) and enjoy spectacular views of tulips. The average temperatures in May is 12°C (54°F).

Summer (June to August) is Amsterdam's liveliest season - the weather is warm and the festivals are flowing. However, the tourism crush means stiff competition for accommodation, museum entry and canal cruises.

Autumn (September to November) is less hectic. Rain is a possibility but as soon as the clouds part, the town's inhabitants spill out onto the many pavement cafés or cycle blissfully through the Vondelpark.

Winter (December to February) can be quite chilly with plenty of rain and wind, though temperatures rarely drop below freezing. Fortunately this is one of the best times to visit some of the world's best museums as they are less busy. There is also loads going on indoors at theatres and galleries around the city.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
2
1
°C
2.5mm
5
ne
80%
1,017mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
2
3
°C
2mm
5
se
67%
1,013mb
Good
Tue
Cloudy
Cloudy skies
2
0
°C
1.7mm
6
sw
72%
1,014mb
Good
Wed
Clear
Clear skies
1
6
°C
0.2mm
4
ssw
65%
1,021mb
Good
Thu
Clear
Clear skies
1
6
°C
0.2mm
6
s
74%
1,018mb
Good
Fri
Cloudy
Cloudy skies
1
7
°C
0.2mm
7
wnw
71%
1,010mb
Good
Sat
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
5
°C
0.3mm
5
wsw
68%
1,016mb
Good
Sun
Partly Cloudy Day
Partly cloudy skies
1
4
°C
0mm
7
nnw
63%
1,025mb
Good
Mon
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
1
4
°C
0mm
7
wsw
60%
1,021mb
Moderate
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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