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For the most comfortable weather in Amsterdam, aim for May – September. June tops our comfort score at 84/100, with highs around 67°F (19°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 42°F to 70°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 32.6 in (828 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 42°F5°C | 42°F6°C | 47°F9°C | 55°F13°C | 61°F16°C | 67°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 70°F21°C | 65°F18°C | 58°F14°C | 49°F10°C | 44°F6°C |
| Avg low | 35°F2°C | 34°F1°C | 37°F3°C | 42°F6°C | 48°F9°C | 54°F12°C | 58°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 54°F12°C | 48°F9°C | 42°F6°C | 37°F3°C |
| Rain | 3.0 in75 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.1 in53 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 2.2 in57 mm | 2.5 in63 mm | 3.2 in81 mm | 3.5 in90 mm | 2.8 in70 mm | 3.1 in78 mm | 3.0 in76 mm | 3.2 in81 mm |
| Humidity | 91% | 90% | 86% | 81% | 80% | 79% | 79% | 80% | 82% | 86% | 90% | 92% |
| Cloud | 79% | 76% | 70% | 64% | 66% | 71% | 69% | 69% | 67% | 72% | 78% | 79% |
| Comfort | 41 | 45 | 57 | 73 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 70 | 55 | 44 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about -1 m (-3 ft), close to Amsterdam's own ~4 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 42–44°F (5–6°C), and nights reach 34°F (1°C). About 8.7 in (220 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 43/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 47°F highs in March to 61°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 5.9 in (150 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 70/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 67–70°F (19–21°C). It's the wettest season, with about 9.2 in (234 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 54°F (12°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 82/100.
Temperatures slide from 65°F highs in September to 49°F by November. About 8.8 in (224 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 42°F (6°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 70/100).
By comfort score: 5 Great, 2 Good, 3 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: May – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Amsterdam, aim for May – September. June tops our comfort score at 84/100, with highs around 67°F (19°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with about 1.6 in (40 mm). The yearly total is around 32.6 in (828 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 34°F (1°C) and highs of 42°F (6°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 70°F (21°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 79%, and highs peak around 70°F (21°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
Not on average: even in February, the coldest month, lows average 34°F (1°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
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