Climate Overview

Amsterdam has a temperate maritime climate — mild, humid, and changeable. The proximity to the North Sea ensures relatively mild winters and cool summers. Wind is a constant — Amsterdam is flat and open, and the North Sea breeze is noticeable, especially on a bicycle.

Month	Temperature	Rainy Days	Daylight
March–May	8–17°C	8–10/month	11–16 hrs.
June–Aug	17–23°C	8–9/month	15–17 hrs.
Sep–Nov	8–18°C	10–12/month	9–13 hrs.
Dec–Feb	2–7°C	10–12/month	7–9 hrs.

Rain: Amsterdam has about 175 rainy days per year — but they are mostly short showers, rarely continuous rain. A light rain jacket is usually sufficient. True extreme weather conditions are rare.