Amsterdam Climate

One of the charms of Amsterdam is that it is an equally inviting destination at any time of year. Images of this city in every season evoke the beautiful landscapes of the great masters for which it is renowned, be it the colourful carpets of flowering crocuses and tulips in the spring, the bright sunlight reflecting off the maze of canals in the summer, the copper and brown hues of the changing foliage in the autumn or the festive lights and seasonal cheer vibrating through the city in winter. The people of Amsterdam relish every season for whatever festivity or event that they bring and pay little heed to the changing weather... and they invite you to follow suit.

The chart below shows average monthly temperatures and daylight hours in Amsterdam. Spring and Autumn temperatures are similar, with average highs and lows of 12ºC and 4ºC in April and 14ºC and 7ºC in October. The streets come alive in spring as cafés begin to spill out onto their terraces and the parks and gardens of Amsterdam are transformed into patchwork quilts of flowering colour. The longer summer days, with temperatures averaging highs of 21ºC and lows of 14ºC are perfect for relaxing canal trips and lingering evening meals on the terraces overlooking the canals. The cooler days of autumn herald the beginning of the cultural arts season with the popular Museumnacht and annual Sinterklaas parade while the shorter winter days, with average highs and lows of 5ºC and 1ºC, see the population partying around the ice-skating rinks set up in the city centre.

Temperature Average Cº

Daylight Hours