Amsterdam Weather

Amsterdam weather - Pleasantly warm animated summers
Amsterdam weather is generally pleasant from May to October. The popularity of Amsterdam city breaks is certainly not down to its great weather, but the summer months can be very pleasant indeed, with perfect temperatures for walking and sightseeing. Our Amsterdam weather chart shows average summer temperatures of around 22º when city break destinations like Madrid, Seville, Rome and Marrakech are sweltering. Residents and visitors alike would agree that Amsterdam summer weather brings out the best of the city, with busy pavement cafes, plenty of festivals and a happy animated atmosphere.

Weather in Amsterdam - Spring tulips
Another good time to visit Amsterdam is the spring tulip and daffodil season in April and May. Spring and autumn are superb for avoiding the crowds. They can be delightfully bright or very unsettled! Winters weather in Amsterdam is hard to predict too. You may be lucky and have beautiful, crisp, cold sunshine or you may encounter damp drizzle. There is no reason not to visit Amsterdam in the winter but do wrap up warm. Mid-winter average temperatures in Amsterdam only reach 5º.

Amsterdam weather - Sunshine...and rain
Average sunshine hours are not comparable with southern Europe. Totally clear days are unusual. Nevertheless, Amsterdam has a respectable 6 hours of sunshine a day throughout the summer. Any Amsterdam overview must take into account the Atlantic influence that makes the weather in Amsterdam so changeable. Even summer temperatures in Amsterdam can fall suddenly so always take a jacket and a light sweater. You should also take an umbrella. Amsterdam weather is rather damp all year round. Rainfall in Amsterdam is quite high (200 rainy days a year) and the rain is very evenly spread throughout the year!

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