AI-generatedAmsterdam at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 803 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Amsterdam
Amsterdam 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, Amsterdam is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
08:0418:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in October?
In October, Amsterdam is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 45 min08:04 – 18:48
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on average
- 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 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
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 hours in Amsterdam
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Amsterdam, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Amsterdam
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 in Amsterdam: 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.
In October, Amsterdam has about 13 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 6° | 2° | 2.2 h | 12 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 7° | 2° | 3.3 h | 11 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 9° | 3° | 4.7 h | 11 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 13° | 6° | 6.6 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 68 | 16° | 10° | 7.4 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 19° | 13° | 7.2 h | 12 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 21° | 15° | 7.3 h | 14 | 86 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 21° | 15° | 6.6 h | 13 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 18° | 13° | 5.1 h | 12 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 14° | 10° | 3.8 h | 13 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 10° | 6° | 2.2 h | 13 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 7° | 3° | 1.9 h | 13 | 69 |
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)
52.37° N, 4.89° E · 13 m · Europe/Amsterdam
Best time to visit Amsterdam
The best time to visit Amsterdam is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 86 mm.
Amsterdam through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Amsterdam in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Amsterdam in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Amsterdam in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Amsterdam in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Amsterdam for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Amsterdam month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January6° · 2 h
In January, Amsterdam 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 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in January15February7° · 3 h
In February, Amsterdam 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 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in February27March9° · 5 h
In March, Amsterdam 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 53 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in March51April13° · 7 h
In April, Amsterdam 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 53 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in April68May16° · 7 h
In May, Amsterdam is mild: daytime highs average 16 °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 66 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in May78June19° · 7 h
In June, Amsterdam 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 70 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in June72July21° · 7 h
In July, Amsterdam is mild: 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 86 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in July72August21° · 7 h
In August, Amsterdam is mild: 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 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in August71September18° · 5 h
In September, Amsterdam is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 65 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in September44October14° · 4 h
In October, Amsterdam is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in October19November10° · 2 h
In November, Amsterdam 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. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in November11December7° · 2 h
In December, Amsterdam 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. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam vs. Norderney
In October Amsterdam has the better holiday weather (score 44 vs. 39). During the day it is about as warm in Norderney as in Amsterdam. Norderney gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Amsterdam | Norderney |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 44 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | – | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Aug |
Through the year
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Getting there
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- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 380 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
The best time to visit Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam?
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 Amsterdam?
Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 86 mm. The driest month is April with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Amsterdam get?
Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam in?
Amsterdam uses the time zone Europe/Amsterdam: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
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