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Amstelveen

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Amstelveen at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 21°
Sunshine a year
1,780 h
Rain a year
875 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
0 m

Climate in Amstelveen

Amstelveen has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Amstelveen is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

42

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

08:0418:49

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:43–08:50 · evening 18:02–19:10
Blue hour
Morning 07:29–07:43 · evening 19:10–19:23

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Amstelveen in October?

In October, Amstelveen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 45 min08:04 – 18:49
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
71 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Amsterdam

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Amstelveen

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,780 hours
Sunniest month
May · 7.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.8 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Amstelveen, 35 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Amstelveen

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 75 min
Fair skin
about 95 min
Light brown skin
over 2 h
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Amstelveen: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
875 mm on 155 days
Wettest month
Oct · 91 mm
Driest month
Apr · 51 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 91 mm

In October, Amstelveen has about 15 rainy days with 91 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Amstelveen

How breezy and how cloudy Amstelveen is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
24 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 27 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 21 km/h
OctoberWind 25 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Amstelveen typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 61 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 77 %
OctoberCloud cover 71 %Sunshine 3.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Amstelveen: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Amstelveen

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 14°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan106°2°2.2 h1370
FebruaryFeb157°2°3.3 h1262
MarchMar279°3°4.7 h1154
AprilApr5313°6°6.6 h1151
MayMay7117°10°7.4 h1265
JuneJun7819°13°7.2 h1269
JulyJul7221°15°7.3 h1487
AugustAug7121°15°6.6 h1491
SeptemberSep6919°13°5.1 h1277
OctoberOct4214°9°3.8 h1591
NovemberNov1410°6°2.2 h1581
DecemberDec87°3°1.9 h1579

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

52.30° N, 4.86° E · 0 m · Europe/Amsterdam

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Amstelveen

The best time to visit Amstelveen is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 91 mm.

Amstelveen through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Amstelveen in spring

Mar – May

50

Fair

  • 9–17 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Amstelveen in summer

Jun – Aug

74

Good

  • 19–21 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Amstelveen in autumn

Sep – Nov

42

Fair

  • 10–19 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Amstelveen in winter

Dec – Feb

11

Poor

  • 6–7 °C by day
  • 3 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Amstelveen for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Amstelveen

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

June has the better holiday weather in Amstelveen: score 78 against 42. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Amstelveen
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score4278better
Day high14°19°
Night low9°13°
Sunshine3.8 h7.2 hbetter
Rainy days1512better
Rainfall91 mm69 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jul – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Amstelveen month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

10January6° · 2 h

In January, Amstelveen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in January
15February7° · 3 h

In February, Amstelveen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in February
27March9° · 5 h

In March, Amstelveen is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in March
53April13° · 7 h

In April, Amstelveen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in April
71May17° · 7 h

In May, Amstelveen is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in May
78June19° · 7 h

In June, Amstelveen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in June
72July21° · 7 h

In July, Amstelveen is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in July
71August21° · 7 h

In August, Amstelveen is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in August
69September19° · 5 h

In September, Amstelveen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in September
42October14° · 4 h

In October, Amstelveen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in October
14November10° · 2 h

In November, Amstelveen is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in November
8December7° · 2 h

In December, Amstelveen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen in December
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Amstelveen vs. Amsterdam

In October the holiday weather in Amstelveen and Amsterdam is about equally good (score 42 vs. 44). During the day it is about as warm in Amsterdam as in Amstelveen.

Amstelveen vs. Amsterdam, in October
in OctoberAmstelveenAmsterdam
Holiday score4244
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1513
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberAmstelveen 14°Amsterdam 14°
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Ranking

Netherlands in October: the best places

In October, Amstelveen ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Breda15°50
  2. 2Eindhoven15°50
  3. 3Tilburg15°49
  4. 4Dordrecht15°48
  5. 5's-Hertogenbosch15°48
  6. 6Amersfoort15°47
  7. 7Arnhem15°47
  8. 8Nijmegen15°47
  9. 17AmstelveenThis page14°42
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Planning a trip to Amstelveen

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Amstelveen in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Amstelveen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    45

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    72

    GoodBest holidays

    • 17 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    71

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    42

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 3.8 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    9

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • 2.1 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
Short trip – train or car is often quicker
Distance
380 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Amstelveen

When is the best time to visit Amstelveen?

The best time to visit Amstelveen is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Amstelveen?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.

When does it rain most in Amstelveen?

Rain is most frequent from July to January; the wettest month is October with 91 mm. The driest month is April with 51 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Amstelveen get?

Amstelveen gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Amstelveen in?

Amstelveen uses the time zone Europe/Amsterdam: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Amstelveen?

Amstelveen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 71, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 9.

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