Amsterdam & the Dutch coast
Canals lined with gabled houses, a bike as the default way to get anywhere, and a coastline of dunes and wide beaches twenty minutes from the centre.
The best time to visit Amsterdam & the Dutch coast is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F). Local time there is 23:49 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 13°C · rain 47mm · 13.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C45°F | 78mm3.1in | 8.2h8.2h | |
| February | 9°C48°F | 82mm3.2in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| March | 10°C51°F | 71mm2.8in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 13°C56°F | 47mm1.9in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 16°C61°F | 58mm2.3in | 15.7h15.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 22°C71°F | 79mm3.1in | 16.8h16.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 21°C70°F | 76mm3.0in | 16.3h16.3h | in the recommended window |
| August | 22°C72°F | 74mm2.9in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 20°C67°F | 71mm2.8in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 15°C60°F | 137mm5.4in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| November | 11°C51°F | 91mm3.6in | 8.7h8.7h | |
| December | 8°C46°F | 90mm3.5in | 7.7h7.7h |
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When is the best time to visit Amsterdam & the Dutch coast?
The best time to visit Amsterdam & the Dutch coast is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F).
How warm does Amsterdam & the Dutch coast get?
Typical daytime highs in Amsterdam & the Dutch coast are Mar–May 13°C (56°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (71°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (59°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).
Is Amsterdam & the Dutch coast expensive?
On the ground, Amsterdam & the Dutch coast is middling.
What sort of trip is Amsterdam & the Dutch coast good for?
Amsterdam & the Dutch coast is good for history and culture, food and drink, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Amsterdam & the Dutch coast?
The wettest month in Amsterdam & the Dutch coast is October at 137mm (5.4in), the driest April at 47mm (1.9in), with a monthly average of 80mm (3.1in).
What plug do I need for Amsterdam & the Dutch coast?
Amsterdam & the Dutch coast uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
