Best time to visit Amsterdam: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Amsterdam are Jun, Jul and Aug.
Best months
Jun, Jul and Aug
Peak season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Off season
Jan, Nov and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 2.1°C – 6.7°C
Rain: 103mm
Sunshine: 3.6h/day
Visit score: 2.1/10
Feb
Temp: 3.3°C – 8.6°C
Rain: 74mm
Sunshine: 4.4h/day
Visit score: 3.2/10
Mar
Temp: 3.9°C – 11.1°C
Rain: 59mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Apr
Temp: 6.2°C – 13.7°C
Rain: 80mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
May
Temp: 9.8°C – 18.1°C
Rain: 97mm
Sunshine: 11.8h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Jun
BestTemp: 13.2°C – 21°C
Rain: 55mm
Sunshine: 12.7h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Jul
BestTemp: 14.6°C – 21.4°C
Rain: 122mm
Sunshine: 12h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Aug
BestTemp: 14.5°C – 22°C
Rain: 64mm
Sunshine: 11.2h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Sep
Temp: 12.8°C – 20.2°C
Rain: 86mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Oct
Temp: 10.1°C – 15.3°C
Rain: 133mm
Sunshine: 5.8h/day
Visit score: 4.1/10
Nov
Temp: 5.4°C – 10°C
Rain: 106mm
Sunshine: 4h/day
Visit score: 2.2/10
Dec
Temp: 4.4°C – 8.3°C
Rain: 80mm
Sunshine: 2.5h/day
Visit score: 1.8/10
When to go, and when not to
Amsterdam's best travel months are June, July, and August, when average highs climb to between 21.0C and 22.0C and daily sunshine ranges from 11.2 to 12.7 hours. These months also record the highest visit scores of the year, reflecting the combination of warm weather and long days that make outdoor sightseeing and canal walks most comfortable.
This period is also the peak season, so attractions and popular areas can be busier and lodging prices tend to rise. July is the wettest of the three summer months, with about 122mm of rain, so a light rain jacket remains useful even during the sunniest stretch of the year.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched June 11, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.