Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Amsterdam in November
Amsterdam cools off: highs slip to 49°F (10°C), from 58°F in October, with lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 55/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 49°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (6°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (76 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 26 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (8°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 70/100 in October to 55/100.
- Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amsterdam in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Winkel 43
Corner café famous for tall Dutch apple pie with whipped cream.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Rijksmuseum
Dutch national museum with Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Café 't Smalle
Brown café on a canal with a waterside terrace.
Brouwerij 't IJ
Brewery tap next to the De Gooyer windmill.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in November
- Ghent in November~104 mi · highs 50°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in November~107 mi · highs 50°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in November~107 mi · highs 50°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cologne in November~132 mi · highs 49°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amsterdam in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Amsterdam?
It's middling, scoring 55/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 49°F (10°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain. Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Amsterdam in November?
Average highs are 49°F (10°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in November?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.6 in (828 mm).
What should I pack for Amsterdam in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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