We have lots of practical information about Amsterdam, for tourists, business people, other visitors, and expats.
Be sure to check this Basic Information Guide. It will show you where to find information about public transport in Amsterdam, how to get to and from Schiphol airport, as well as suggestions on what to see and do in this fine city.
Many updates in this section have to do with the ever-changing weather in Amsterdam. Each monthly forecast also has tips on what to pack for your trip.
December is not the rainiest month in Amsterdam, nor the coldest. But you should expect a fair amount of precipitation — usually in the form of rain or wet snow.
It rarely snows in December. But when it does, you’re in for a treat.
The weather in Amsterdam during the month of November is best characterized by the word ‘turbulent.’
Dutch farmers refer to November as wind– or dolmaand — windy or crazy month. Oh, and it’s the rainiest month of the year.
Amsterdam weather in October 2021: Typical fall weather. Mostly overcast, with just a few sunny spells. Rain or scattered light rain showers. Not warm, but also not too cold.
We’ve enjoyed an unusually sunny September, but it now looks like fall has well and truly arrived. There’s rainy weather ahead.
On average August is the sunniest of the three summer months. It is also the rainiest, but showers tend to be brief.
Expect lots of blue skies, dotted with white cumulus clouds.
The I amsterdam City Card provides lots of free and discounted goodies.
See Amsterdam museums for free, use public transport for free, get a free canal cruise
Customers overwhelmingly agree that the pass provides good value for the money.
Amsterdam’s July weather can be precarious: it’s the warmest month of the year, but you can also encounter wet and cool days (or weeks, even).