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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7°C | 2.5°C | 80.6 mm | 15 | 3.7 h | 24.4 km/h | – |
| Feb | 7.8°C | 2.4°C | 70.6 mm | 13 | 5.7 h | 25.5 km/h | – |
| Mar | 10°C | 3.3°C | 62.8 mm | 12 | 7.8 h | 23.1 km/h | – |
| Apr | 13°C | 5.4°C | 53.9 mm | 11 | 10.4 h | 20.5 km/h | – |
| May | 16.7°C | 9°C | 60.4 mm | 11 | 11.5 h | 20.4 km/h | – |
| Jun | 20.5°C | 12.9°C | 70.2 mm | 11 | 11.9 h | 19.2 km/h | – |
| Jul | 21.6°C | 14.4°C | 79 mm | 14 | 11.9 h | 20.2 km/h | – |
| Aug | 21.6°C | 14.5°C | 83.9 mm | 15 | 11.0 h | 19.5 km/h | – |
| Sep | 19.2°C | 12.2°C | 69.2 mm | 12 | 9.1 h | 18.8 km/h | – |
| Oct | 15.1°C | 9.6°C | 92.7 mm | 15 | 6.1 h | 22 km/h | – |
| Nov | 10.2°C | 5.6°C | 75.5 mm | 15 | 4.5 h | 22.3 km/h | – |
| Dec | 7.8°C | 3.7°C | 80.7 mm | 15 | 3.2 h | 24.2 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Amsterdam
Amsterdam (Netherlands) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 11 °C. Daytime highs average 14 °C, while nights cool to about 8 °C. The destination sees roughly 880 mm of rainfall per year and 8.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Canal city with the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum housing Rembrandt's "Night Watch", the Van Gogh Museum and the floating flower market on the Singel.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 21.6 °C) can get exhausting, while in February nights drop to 2.4 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (15 rainy days), driest month is April (11).
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Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
The best time to visit Amsterdam: March to November – best in June (avg. 16.7 °C, 11 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Amsterdam?
The warmest month is July with an average of 18.0 °C and daytime highs around 21.6 °C. The coldest month is February with an average of 5.1 °C and night-time lows around 2.4 °C.
How many rainy days does Amsterdam have?
January has the most rainy days with 15 rainy days. The driest month is April with 11 rainy days.