Climate of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Point-value climate at Amsterdam (North Holland, Netherlands). Population approximately 1,031,000.
Located in North Holland, Netherlands, Amsterdam has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,031,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 17.3°C / 63.1°F in August, with rainfall varying from 48 mm / 1.9 in (April) to 96 mm / 3.8 in (November) — about 859 mm / 33.8 in across the year. As the national capital of Netherlands, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Amsterdam's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3°C37.9°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| February | 3.3°C37.9°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| March | 5.9°C42.6°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 8.4°C47.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 12.7°C54.9°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| June | 15.2°C59.4°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| July | 17.2°C63°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 17.3°C63.1°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| September | 14.5°C58.1°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| October | 10.7°C51.3°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| November | 6.8°C44.2°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| December | 4.4°C39.9°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
Amsterdam does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Amsterdam's warmest month is August at an average of 17.3°C / 63.1°F, and its driest month is April with about 48 mm / 1.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Amsterdam?
Amsterdam, in North Holland, Netherlands, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 17.3°C / 63.1°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 859 mm / 33.8 in, with the wettest month being November (96 mm / 3.8 in) and the driest April (48 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Amsterdam in August?
The average temperature in Amsterdam in August is 17.3°C / 63.1°F, with rainfall of about 63 mm / 2.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Amsterdam?
The driest month in Amsterdam is April, with about 48 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.4°C / 47.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Amsterdam?
The wettest month in Amsterdam is November, with approximately 96 mm / 3.8 in of average monthly rainfall.