Amsterdam is beautiful and interesting any time of the day or year — in sunshine, rain, or snow. In general it has a mild climate, but at times the joke that says you can experience four seasons a day here almost seems true.
It’s hard to say what the weather in Amsterdam is going to be like, but we try anyway. We provide weekly weather forecasts, along with month to month details on what you can expect (and what to wear).
Make sure you visit the Amsterdam Weather homepage.
More about the weather in Amsterdam, including current temperatures, expected precipitation, 4-day forecast and average rainfall figures. Also: the weather from month-to-month.
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.
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.
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.
Amsterdam weather in September: average temperatures, rain, sunshine, daylight, what to wear, packing tips, 2026 events and practical local advice
Amsterdam weather in August: current forecast, average temperatures and rain, what to wear, packing tips, daylight hours, events and local advice.