Amsterdam, Netherlands

Best Time to Visit Amsterdam

The best time to visit Amsterdam is April to May (tulip season), June to August.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeAprilCool, some rain

Averages 9°C (49°F) with 54 mm of rain over the month.

5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Amsterdam in April to May (tulip season), June to August for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $146, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cold, wet. Averages 5°C (40°F) with 81 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 5°C (41°F) with 71 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 7°C (44°F) with 63 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 9°C (49°F) with 54 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 13°C (55°F) with 60 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 17°C (62°F) with 70 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Best time

    Warm, some rain. Averages 18°C (65°F) with 79 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 18°C (64°F) with 84 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Good

    Mild, some rain. Averages 16°C (60°F) with 69 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Off-peak

    Cool, wet. Averages 12°C (54°F) with 93 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 8°C (46°F) with 76 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cold, wet. Averages 6°C (42°F) with 81 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Amsterdam

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Amsterdam is warmest in July (18°C / 65°F) and coolest in January (5°C / 40°F). October is the wettest month at 93 mm of rain, and April the driest at 54 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Amsterdam
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan5°C 40°F81 mm
Feb5°C 41°F71 mm
Mar7°C 44°F63 mm
Apr9°C 49°F54 mm
May13°C 55°F60 mm
Jun17°C 62°F70 mm
Jul18°C 65°F79 mm
Aug18°C 64°F84 mm
Sep16°C 60°F69 mm
Oct12°C 54°F93 mm
Nov8°C 46°F76 mm
Dec6°C 42°F81 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

Book your Amsterdam trip

Want a custom Amsterdam itinerary?
Set your dates and pace; get a day-by-day Amsterdam plan with real prices — free, no account needed.
Plan my Amsterdam trip →

Plan Your Amsterdam Trip

Tell us how you travel and we'll shape a day-by-day plan around it.

Plan My Amsterdam Trip