Amsterdam Climate by Month
Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year: that's Amsterdam's climate in short. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) in July and 44°F (7°C) in January, with the coldest nights (February) near 35°F (2°C). About 36 in (908 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 80% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 73°F(23°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 35°F(2°C)
- Average low, February
- Rain per year
- 36 in(908 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 80%
- Sunniest: June
Best and worst months in Amsterdam
Best for weatherJuly and August are the best time for weather in Amsterdam: highs near 73°F (23°C) and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 44°F (7°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Amsterdam weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 44°F(7°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 2.9 in(74 mm) | 86% | 0.6 |
| FebFebruary | 45°F(7°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 2.6 in(66 mm) | 84% | 1.3 |
| MarMarch | 50°F(10°C) | 38°F(3°C) | 2.3 in(59 mm) | 82% | 2.4 |
| AprApril | 58°F(14°C) | 42°F(5°C) | 1.8 in(45 mm) | 74% | 3.9 |
| MayMay | 64°F(18°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 2.1 in(54 mm) | 72% | 4.8 |
| JunJune | 69°F(21°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 2.9 in(74 mm) | 77% | 5.1 |
| JulJulyBest | 73°F(23°C) | 56°F(13°C) | 3.3 in(84 mm) | 77% | 4.9 |
| AugAugustBest | 73°F(23°C) | 56°F(13°C) | 3.2 in(82 mm) | 78% | 4.3 |
| SepSeptember | 67°F(19°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 3.5 in(88 mm) | 81% | 3.0 |
| OctOctober | 59°F(15°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 4.0 in(102 mm) | 82% | 1.7 |
| NovNovember | 50°F(10°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 3.5 in(88 mm) | 87% | 0.8 |
| DecDecember | 45°F(7°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 3.6 in(92 mm) | 82% | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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