Best time to visit Amsterdam
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Amsterdam
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Amsterdam).
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Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry - 2
Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board. - 3
Eating Amsterdam: Food Tour & Canals Cruise - 4
Anne Frank's Last Walk & See Anne Frank House in Virtual Reality - 5
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Exclusive Guided Tour w/ Reserved Entry - 6
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Small Group Guided Tour - 7
Castle De Haar Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam - 8
Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - 9
Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - 10
Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack - 11
Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 Tastings - 12
10 Tastes of Amsterdam: Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan - 13
Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option - 14
Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam - 15
Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks - 16
Amsterdam 2 Hour Small-Group Canal Cruise with Unlimited Snacks - 17
Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill - 18
Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up - 19
Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option - 20
Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group - 21
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam - 22
Van Gogh Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour - 23
Small Group Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Hidden Gems - 24
Jordaan Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition - 25
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour & Entry Ticket (Max 6 ppl) - 26
Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with optional drinks - 27
Amsterdam Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle Making Workshop - 28
Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks - 29
Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group - 30
Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Amsterdam (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Amsterdam's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3–7 | 3 | 14 | 171 | 12.2 | 83% | 25 | 89 | — | Quiet | 3 |
| Feb | 4–9 | 5 | 16 | 185 | 11.6 | 80% | 28 | 103 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Mar | 4–11 | 7 | 12 | 151 | 12.6 | 71% | 23 | 174 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 5–13 | 9 | 11 | 144 | 13.1 | 64% | 23 | 225 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 9–17 | 15 | 13 | 152 | 11.7 | 67% | 20 | 273 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Jun | 13–21 | 20 | 12 | 134 | 11.2 | 64% | 19 | 266 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 14–21 | 20 | 17 | 200 | 11.8 | 68% | 21 | 267 | 5 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 15–22 | 22 | 14 | 158 | 11.3 | 68% | 20 | 262 | 4 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 12–20 | 19 | 12 | 141 | 11.8 | 71% | 19 | 209 | 3 | Busy | 7 |
| Oct | 10–15 | 13 | 18 | 190 | 10.6 | 80% | 23 | 138 | 2 | Moderate | 5 |
| Nov | 6–11 | 8 | 17 | 185 | 10.9 | 84% | 22 | 96 | 1 | Peak | 4 |
| Dec | 3–8 | 4 | 16 | 189 | 11.8 | 87% | 22 | 61 | — | Moderate | 3 |
UV Index in Amsterdam by Month
UV index in Amsterdam peaks at 5 (moderate) in June, dropping to 0 (low) in January.
Best months in detail
June
8/1013–21°C (feels 20°C) · 12 rain days (134h) · 266 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
7/1012–20°C · 12 rain days (141h) · 209 sun hours · 71% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
August
7/1015–22°C · 14 rain days (158h) · 262 sun hours · 68% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
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January
3/103–7°C (feels 3°C) · 14 rain days (171h) · 89 sun hours · 83% humidity · Quiet crowd
February
4/104–9°C (feels 5°C) · 16 rain days (185h) · 103 sun hours · 80% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
5/104–11°C (feels 7°C) · 12 rain days (151h) · 174 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
April
6/105–13°C (feels 9°C) · 11 rain days (144h) · 225 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
May
6/109–17°C (feels 15°C) · 13 rain days (152h) · 273 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
July
6/1014–21°C · 17 rain days (200h) · 267 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
5/1010–15°C (feels 13°C) · 18 rain days (190h) · 138 sun hours · 80% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low)
November
4/106–11°C (feels 8°C) · 17 rain days (185h) · 96 sun hours · 84% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
3/103–8°C (feels 4°C) · 16 rain days (189h) · 61 sun hours · 87% humidity · Moderate crowd
Frequently asked questions about visiting Amsterdam
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
June is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–21°C (12 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, September, August.
What is the worst time to visit Amsterdam?
December is the lowest-scoring month (3/10). Typical conditions: 3–8°C (16 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Amsterdam?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Amsterdam have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 8/10, crowd index 6) and April (climate 6/10, crowd index 8) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Amsterdam by month?
UV peaks at 5 (moderate) in June and is lowest in January at 0 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan —, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 3, May 4, Jun 5, Jul 5, Aug 4, Sep 3, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec —.
What is the UV index in Amsterdam in June?
June is the peak UV month in Amsterdam, with a daily-peak UV index of 5 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Amsterdam on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 5 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 7 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, June, July. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Amsterdam bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 8 months: January, February, March, April, May, September, November, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 14 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 28 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.