Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Amsterdam
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Amsterdam are June, August, September — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is April, May, September, October. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Amsterdam (13 m elevation).
Month by month
Amsterdam weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.2°C / 45°F | 12 | 16 | |
| February | 8.9°C / 48°F | 13.3 | 22 | |
| March | 10.5°C / 51°F | 10.3 | 30 | Shoulder |
| April | 12.8°C / 55°F | 9.7 | 42 | |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 11 | 63 | |
| June | 20.8°C / 69°F | 10.3 | 77 | Best |
| July | 20.9°C / 70°F | 14.5 | 69 | Shoulder |
| August | 22.3°C / 72°F | 11.5 | 77 | Best |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 10.2 | 75 | Best |
| October | 15.4°C / 60°F | 15.2 | 49 | |
| November | 10.6°C / 51°F | 14 | 28 | |
| December | 7.6°C / 46°F | 13.8 | 17 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Amsterdam timing questions
What is the best month to visit Amsterdam?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are June, August, and September, with June scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is April, May, September, and October, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Amsterdam?
August, with an average daily high of 22.3°C (72°F).
What is the rainiest month in Amsterdam?
October, averaging 15.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Amsterdam?
July and March — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.