Amsterdam Weather Forecast
Amsterdam weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Amsterdam is a city in Netherlands. Amsterdam is known for Canals, Van Gogh Museum and cycling. It has a population of about 920.000.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Amsterdam with overcast. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 61°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 39%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Amsterdam is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Hoge Veluwe National Park and Rhine River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is 4.7°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Amsterdam today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Amsterdam right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:21 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Amsterdam
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 61° | 39% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 57° | 0% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 60° | 10% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 61° | 64% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 78° / 62° | 67% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 67° / 62° | 84% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 58° | 89% · 0,7 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 67° / 60° | 78% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 60° | 72% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 53° | 66% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 59° | 53% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 56° | 43% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 60° | 41% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 59° | 53% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Amsterdam month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 34° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 38° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 40° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 44° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 51° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 69° | 56° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 59° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 72° | 58° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 68° | 55° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 50° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 42° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Amsterdam
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Air quality and pollen in Amsterdam
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Amsterdam
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Amsterdam
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Amsterdam
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is a city in Netherlands. Its coordinates are 52.3676, 4.9041. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 56% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Amsterdam, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Amsterdam in?
Amsterdam observes Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:21 AM.
How many people live in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has a population of approximately 920.000.
What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?
The closest airports are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 7 mi away, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 226 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 233 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Amsterdam?
Popular options include Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Rhine River, Tower of London and British Museum.
What places are in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam covers 3 places in this atlas, including Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 11:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
