WESTERN EUROPE · 1H FROM LONDON

Best time to visit Amsterdam
without extreme heat

Amsterdam, Netherlands is most comfortable in February, March, April. The toughest month for heat is January (comfort 97/100). In August, daytime highs average 21.9°C (feels like 21.6°C) with 0.8 days over 30°C and 0.2 tropical nights.

LIVE
February
BEST MONTH
21.9°C
AUGUST AVG HIGH
0.2
AUGUST TROPICAL NIGHTS
97/100
JANUARY COMFORT
MonthAvg highAvg lowFeels likeDays ≥30°CDays ≥35°CNights ≥20°CComfort
January 6.7° 2.2°2.8°000 97
February 8.5° 2.9°4.5°000 100
March 11° 3.5°7.4°000 100
April 12.8° 5.3°9.7°000 100
May 17.2° 9.1°15.6°000 100
June 20.9° 12.9°20.6°000 100
July 21.4° 14.3°21.1°0.800 99
August 21.9° 14.4°21.6°0.800.2 99
September 19.9° 12.4°19°0.200 100
October 15.6° 9.9°13.6°000 100
November 10.2° 5.6°7.4°000 100
December 7.7° 3.5°4.3°000 99

Amsterdam heat FAQ

Is Amsterdam too hot in August?

No. August daytime highs in Amsterdam average a comfortable 21.9°C with 0.8 days over 30°C — it's a solid summer choice for avoiding extreme heat.

What is the best month to visit Amsterdam for comfortable weather?

Based on 5 years of climate data, the most comfortable months in Amsterdam are February, March, April. The toughest month for heat is January, scoring 97/100 on our heat-comfort index.

How hot are summer nights in Amsterdam?

In August, nights in Amsterdam average a low of 14.4°C, with 0.2 tropical nights per month (nights that stay at or above 20°C) — a key factor for sleep quality if your stay has no air conditioning.

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