Amsterdam weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Amsterdam in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Amsterdam sits at 52°22′N 4°54′E in Netherlands, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Amsterdam weather by month
Pick a month for the full climate guide — temperature, rainfall, sunshine, packing tips and hotel deals for Amsterdam.
Places that feel like Amsterdam in october
Amsterdam weather — FAQ
Q01Which months are best for visiting Amsterdam?
Which months are best for visiting Amsterdam?
The best months to visit Amsterdam are May, June, July, August. Late April brings the Keukenhof tulip peak and Koningsdash orange-clad canal parties before the Vondelpark grass turns to mud.
Q02Which month is warmest in Amsterdam?
Which month is warmest in Amsterdam?
August runs the highest averages in Amsterdam, with typical daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Locals ditch the Centrum for Sloterplas lake or Blijburg beach; canal-side terraces empty by 3pm when brick facades radiate heat.
Q03Which month is chilliest in Amsterdam?
Which month is chilliest in Amsterdam?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 7°C (44°F). Canals rarely freeze anymore, but the Elfstedentocht rumor mill peaks; Foam and Eye Film keep dark afternoons alive.
Q04When is the rainy season in Amsterdam?
When is the rainy season in Amsterdam?
October typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 92mm on average. November drizzle is horizontal, not vertical; wind flips umbrellas near the IJ, so cyclists just wear rain ponchos over jackets.
Q05How would you describe Amsterdam's weather?
How would you describe Amsterdam's weather?
Amsterdam, Netherlands has mild summers, cold winters. Skip Dam Square and head to De Pijp for Albert Cuyp stroopwafels made hot on the griddle, or Noord via the free GVB ferry behind Centraal. Locals order bitterballen with mustard at brown cafes, never at tourist spots. The bike rule that saves your life: trams always win, and the red-brick lanes are for bikes only, not selfies. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.
