Amsterdam Climate and Weather

Climate Overview

Like the rest of the country, Amsterdam has a temperate oceanic climate. It features fairly cool summers and quite distinct winters, though they are not freezing. The nearby North Sea moderates extremes. However, rain showers and drizzle are common year-round—slightly less in spring and more toward the end of the year—with an average of nearly 200 rainy days annually.

Best Time to Visit for Weather

For the most pleasant temperatures, June to September is ideal, while October to March is the coldest, cloudiest, and wettest period.

★★★: very favorable | ★★: favorable | ★: moderately favorable | ⊘: unfavorable.

Sea Temperature Throughout the Year

As with the rest of the North Sea, water temperatures in Amsterdam or Zandvoort (the nearby seaside resort) remain quite cool, even borderline in summer.

Climate and Forecasts

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