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Amsterdam Weather Forecast

Amsterdam weather: 62°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 62°F now🕔 8:44 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 920.000

Will it rain in Amsterdam?

Yes - rain is likely in Amsterdam today.

A 51% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Over the next 7 days, about 1,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Wed, Thu and Fri.

The next 7 days carry about 3 times a normal week's rain for August (1,1 in against 0,4 in).

16-day forecast for Amsterdam

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22🌦️ Drizzle68° / 59°51% · 0,1 in11 mph5
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast66° / 62°33%11 mph3
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast71° / 59°6%10 mph5
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast73° / 55°13%10 mph5
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast73° / 60°47%6 mph4
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast79° / 61°72%8 mph4
Fri, Aug 28⛈️ Thunderstorm71° / 63°75% · 1,0 in15 mph5
Sat, Aug 29🌧️ Heavy drizzle69° / 58°84% · 0,2 in11 mph4
Sun, Aug 30🌧️ Heavy drizzle70° / 57°71% · 0,3 in7 mph5
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Drizzle69° / 60°70% · 0,3 in8 mph3
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 62°66% · 0,1 in7 mph5
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle66° / 58°46% · 0,0 in6 mph1
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 55°41% · 0,0 in5 mph4
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle67° / 53°43% · 0,0 in6 mph3
Sat, Sep 5🌧️ Heavy drizzle66° / 59°— · 0,6 in7 mph4
Sun, Sep 6☀️ Clear sky-- / ----4

What this means for Amsterdam

Compared with normal

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.

Rain chance explained

A 51% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 59°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 (16°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 72% and wind is 8 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 8:44 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 22, 2026 at 8:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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