Climate in Amsterdam — Annual Weather Overview
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 22.1°C) and the coolest is December (7.3°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 14.8°C between August and December. Annual rainfall totals around 978mm. October is the wettest month at 133.1mm, while April averages just 56.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 13.1°C, 182mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 21.5°C, 236mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 15.5°C, 289mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 7.8°C, 270mm rain.
Amsterdam — Monthly Temperatures
Amsterdam — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Amsterdam stays reasonable all year.
Amsterdam weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4°C | 3.0°C | 88.2mm | 3.8h | 13 | 10/10 |
| February | 8.7°C | 3.1°C | 88.9mm | 5.2h | 15 | 10/10 |
| March | 10.2°C | 3.1°C | 58.8mm | 7.8h | 11 | 10/10 |
| April | 12.6°C | 4.5°C | 56.2mm | 10.2h | 9 | 10/10 |
| May | 16.4°C | 8.2°C | 66.7mm | 11.8h | 11 | 10/10 |
| June | 21.4°C | 13.0°C | 68.5mm | 11.9h | 10 | 10/10 |
| July | 20.9°C | 13.8°C | 88.9mm | 11.6h | 16 | 10/10 |
| August | 22.1°C | 14.7°C | 78.7mm | 11.2h | 14 | 10/10 |
| September | 20.1°C | 12.2°C | 65.2mm | 9.3h | 10 | 10/10 |
| October | 15.4°C | 9.8°C | 133.1mm | 5.8h | 18 | 9/10 |
| November | 10.9°C | 5.9°C | 91.1mm | 4.4h | 18 | 10/10 |
| December | 7.3°C | 3.0°C | 93.3mm | 2.8h | 18 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Amsterdam have?
Amsterdam has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 7.3°C in December to 22.1°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Amsterdam?
August is the hottest month in Amsterdam, with average highs of 22.1°C and lows of 14.7°C.
What is the coldest month in Amsterdam?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 7.3°C and lows of 3.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Amsterdam?
October is the wettest month, averaging 133.1mm of rainfall over around 18 rainy days.
How much rain does Amsterdam get per year?
Amsterdam receives around 978mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (56.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
The best time to visit Amsterdam is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.