Weather

Amsterdam

Overall Amsterdam has a moderate climate. The winter can be chilly but usually not too extreme. The temperature in the winter ranges 32 F (0 C)–45 F (7 C). In the summer, Amsterdam typically receives 200 hours of sunshine. The average temperature for July ranges 60 F (16 C)–70 F (21 C).

The heaviest tourist season in Amsterdam is when the weather is the sunniest in July and August. Off-season traveling, when the deals are the best, can also provide great weather for touring in Amsterdam. The bulb fields near Amsterdam are another perk of skipping the July and August crowds. These fields reach their peak blooms in mid-April and continue to burst with color until mid-May.

If cultural festivals are your fancy, and you don’t mind some light rain in the fall, then a tour between September and May offers many festivities that show Amsterdam in full swing. The average rainfall in the fall months ranges from three to four inches each month, so be sure to prepare yourself with lightweight rain wear.