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.
April weather in Amsterdam is a study in contrasts. It can be sunny and warm one day, only to look and feel like a fall day the next. Don’t believe us? Just keep checking our Amsterdam weather forecast for April 2025 throughout the month.
March in Amsterdam is characterized by erratic weather. In fact, the old joke that the Netherlands has four seasons a day is more likely to make sense in March than in any other month.
Also: Packing Tips
January is the coldest month of the year in Amsterdam.
You can expect anything from gloomy days with (near) freezing temperatures to deep blue, cloudless skies with lots of sun.
On average, Amsterdam gets 3 days of snowfall in January.
You may need a travel voltage converter and an international plug adapter kit to make use of your electronic equipment while traveling in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands.
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 properly snows in December. But if and when it does, you’re in for a treat.
Comprehensive, up-to-date information about public transport to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. You can travel by train, bus, taxi, Uber, or private transfer. Best choice: bus or train. Tickets are available here.
October weather in Amsterdam is cool, damp, and changeable: average highs are around 13° C (55° F), lows around 7° C (45 °F), with frequent rain showers and overcast skies. You may still experience some crisp, sunny days, but you will need a jacket and an umbrella.