Amsterdam Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Amsterdam has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 22°C / 71°F in August, the warmest month, and drop to 7°C / 44°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average 2°C / 36°F. Amsterdam receives about 984 mm of rain a year across roughly 160 wet days, with October the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Amsterdam
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 2°C / 36°F | 92 mm | 15 |
| February | 9°C / 47°F | 3°C / 37°F | 81 mm | 13 |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 38°F | 52 mm | 11 |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 5°C / 42°F | 68 mm | 11 |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 91 mm | 13 |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 71 mm | 10 |
| July | 21°C / 71°F | 14°C / 58°F | 97 mm | 16 |
| August | 22°C / 71°F | 14°C / 58°F | 62 mm | 12 |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 54°F | 77 mm | 12 |
| October | 16°C / 60°F | 10°C / 50°F | 122 mm | 17 |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 6°C / 42°F | 96 mm | 16 |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 4°C / 38°F | 75 mm | 14 |
Best time to visit Amsterdam
August, June, September offer the most comfortable weather in Amsterdam: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — August averages 22°C (71°F); June averages 21°C (70°F); September averages 20°C (68°F).
Amsterdam climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Amsterdam?
- August is the hottest month in Amsterdam, with average daytime highs of 22°C / 71°F and overnight lows of 14°C / 58°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Amsterdam?
- January is the coldest month in Amsterdam, with average highs of 7°C / 44°F and lows of 2°C / 36°F.
- How much rain does Amsterdam get a year?
- Amsterdam receives about 984 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 160 wet days. October is the wettest month (122 mm on average) and March the driest (52 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
- August, June, September are the most comfortable months in Amsterdam: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Amsterdam →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Amsterdam weather page.