Moderate thunderstorm warning
Risk thunderstorms, possibly with hail, windgusts and abundant rain in a short time.
BE AWARE that thunderstorms may occur.
Take extra care in exposed areas, like mountains, forest and open terrain.
Disruption to outdoor activities is possible.
Moderate thunderstorm warning
Risk thunderstorms, possibly with hail, windgusts and abundant rain in a short time.
BE AWARE that thunderstorms may occur.
Take extra care in exposed areas, like mountains, forest and open terrain.
Disruption to outdoor activities is possible.
Tomorrow in Amsterdam looks
overcast, with a high of 86°
and an overnight low of 60°.
There is a 51% chance of rain - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 12 mph,
and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).
Set in Netherlands, Amsterdam works through an oceanic year: August afternoons near 72°F (22°C), January afternoons near 44°F (7°C), and about 36.0 inches (916 mm) of precipitation between them.
Amsterdam weather: quick facts
Hottest month: August - highs near 72°F (22°C)
Coldest month: January - highs near 44°F (7°C)
Decade extremes (2015-2024): 97°F (36°C) high · 11°F (-12°C) low
Wettest month: October (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.9 h sun/day)
Climate type:oceanic
Annual swing: 14°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
Snow: about 5 days a year
Average humidity: 81%
Temperatures through the year
Precipitation concentrates in October - 3.6 inches (92 mm) on 15 days - and thins out by April. January is the coolest month, with highs of 44°F (7°C) and lows near 36°F (2°C). Warmth peaks in August: highs of 72°F (22°C), lows of 58°F (15°C). Relative humidity averages 81% across the year, more humid than roughly 88% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than about 88% of the cities we track. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 97°F (36°C) and bottoms at 11°F (-12°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Amsterdam is crisp but comfortable: 56°F (13°C) by day, 43°F (6°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Amsterdam is mild and warm: 70°F (21°C) by day, 57°F (14°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 40 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.6 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Amsterdam is mild: 59°F (15°C) by day, 48°F (9°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Amsterdam runs cold: 46°F (8°C) by day, 37°F (3°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days, plus about 4 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Amsterdam by month
Monthly averages for Amsterdam based on 2015–2024 weather data.
January, with highs of 44°F (7°C) and lows near 36°F (2°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 11°F (-12°C).
Is there snow in Amsterdam?
Yes - about 5 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through February.
How many rainy days does Amsterdam get in a year?
About 161 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 36.0 inches (916 mm). That works out at roughly 5.7 mm on an average wet day.
What is the rainiest month in Amsterdam?
October, at 3.6 inches (92 mm) over about 15 days. April is the driest month, at 2.3 inches (60 mm).
When should I visit Amsterdam?
Aim for April to September if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 66°F (19°C) against roughly 13 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
When is Amsterdam at its hottest?
August, averaging 72°F (22°C) by day and 58°F (15°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).