When to go
The Best Time to Visit Amsterdam
Month-by-month climate data for Amsterdam, Netherlands — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Amsterdam— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
April–June, September. Tulip season peaks mid-April. September has fewer crowds and decent weather.
Warmest in Amsterdam: Aug (22°C / 72°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Oct (~18 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Amsterdam climate, month by month
January
7° / 3°C
~14 rain days
Tough
February
9° / 4°C
~16 rain days
Fair
March
10° / 4°C
~12 rain days
Fair
April
13° / 5°C
~11 rain days
Good
May
17° / 9°C
~13 rain days
Good
June
21° / 13°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
July
21° / 14°C
~17 rain days
Good
August
22° / 15°C
~14 rain days
Good
September
20° / 12°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
October
15° / 10°C
~18 rain days
Good
November
11° / 6°C
~17 rain days
Fair
December
8° / 3°C
~16 rain days
Tough
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