Weather & climate · Amsterdam

Best Time to Visit Netherlands

June to August

The best time to visit the Netherlands is June to August, when daytime highs in Amsterdam are around 19–21°C. September is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (21°C by day), February the coldest (1°C at night), and August the wettest with about 90 mm of rain.

21°C

Warmest: July

1°C

Coldest nights: February

828 mm

Rain per year

90 mm

Wettest: August

Netherlands weather by month

Jan5°C2°C75 mm
Feb6°C1°C64 mm
Mar9°C3°C53 mm
Apr13°C6°C40 mm
May16°C9°C57 mm
Jun19°C12°C63 mm
Jul21°C15°C81 mm
Aug21°C15°C90 mm
Sep18°C12°C70 mm
Oct14°C9°C78 mm
Nov10°C6°C76 mm
Dec6°C3°C81 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	5°C	2°C	75 mm	91%	79%	Cold
February	6°C	1°C	64 mm	90%	76%	Cold
March	9°C	3°C	53 mm	86%	70%	Fair
April	13°C	6°C	40 mm	81%	64%	Fair
May	16°C	9°C	57 mm	80%	66%	Fair
June	19°C	12°C	63 mm	79%	71%	Best time
July	21°C	15°C	81 mm	79%	69%	Best time
August	21°C	15°C	90 mm	80%	69%	Best time
September	18°C	12°C	70 mm	82%	67%	Good
October	14°C	9°C	78 mm	86%	72%	Fair
November	10°C	6°C	76 mm	90%	78%	Fair
December	6°C	3°C	81 mm	92%	79%	Cold

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Amsterdam (52.35, 4.92). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in the Netherlands have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit the Netherlands?

June to August. The best time to visit the Netherlands is June to August, when daytime highs in Amsterdam are around 19–21°C. September is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (21°C by day), February the coldest (1°C at night), and August the wettest with about 90 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in the Netherlands?

July, with average highs of 21°C in Amsterdam.

What is the coldest month in the Netherlands?

February, when nights drop to about 1°C and days reach 6°C.

What is the rainiest month in the Netherlands?

August with about 90 mm; April is the driest (40 mm).

When should I avoid visiting the Netherlands?

December is the least comfortable month on average: 6°C by day and 81 mm of rain.

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