Climate normals · 1970–2000
Amsterdam Climate
Amsterdam is a city in Netherlands (07) with a population of about 741,636. Its average annual temperature is 10°C (50°F), with roughly 852 mm of rain per year.
10°C
Avg Temp
852
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Amsterdam Climate
Amsterdam has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F) and receives about 852 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10°C
Avg Temp
852
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 72 mm |
| February | 3° / 38° | 52 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 65 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 47 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 53 mm |
| June | 15° / 59° | 71 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 70 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 64 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 86 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 92 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 96 mm |
| December | 4° / 40° | 84 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Amsterdam
The most comfortable months to visit Amsterdam are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 22°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Amsterdam are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Amsterdam, Netherlands has an average annual temperature of 10°C and about 852 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Amsterdam average about 22°C (71°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.