Amsterdam weather,
live right now
It's 19°C and overcast in Amsterdam. Local time 10:30, sunset at 21:52.
Live
Damrak Canal
19°
☁Overcast
Feels like 17° · UV 2
Wind
15 km/h
northwesterly
Humidity
67%
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
1016 hPa
Sunrise → Sunset
05:40 → 21:52
16h 12m daylight
Air Quality
27 · Good
PM2.5 · 8 µg/m³
The week ahead
Today
20°
16°
4%
Sun
21°
16°
4%
Mon
23°
16°
— dry —
Tue
20°
13°
— dry —
Wed
20°
16°
73%
Thu
19°
15°
— dry —
Fri
21°
15°
— dry —
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now
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What's it like
In Amsterdam, right now.
A wet Amsterdam day — 0.0mm of rain through the day and a steady northwesterly. The canals lose their tourists but gain their character. Ideal for a slow lunch in the Negen Straatjes or losing track of time inside the Rijksmuseum.
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Where Amsterdam goes when it rains
Curated for today's rain — dry, cosy, worth the detour.
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Amsterdam guides
Common questions
What are the best months to visit Amsterdam?
May, June, and September. Mild temperatures (16-22°C), long days, café terraces open, and less rain than April or July. May is peak — perfect light, tulips still blooming, and the city in full rhythm. September is the locals' favourite: warm enough, golden light, no cruise crowds. Skip November to February if you need sunshine; expect 8-12°C, short days (sunset around 16:30), and frequent grey skies.
What should I pack for Amsterdam by month?
March-May: layers, light waterproof jacket, sweater for evenings, sturdy shoes. June-August: t-shirts and lightweight long sleeves (evenings cool down to 14°C), sunglasses, sandals, but always a packable rain jacket. September-October: warm jacket, scarf, real shoes — not sneakers; the rain is real. November-February: proper winter coat, waterproof boots, beanie, gloves. Wind matters more than temperature here — windproof beats puffy.
What can you do in Amsterdam when it rains?
Plenty. The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk are world-class and indoor. Smaller gems: the Museum Van Loon (canal house), Foam (photography), the Rembrandt House. Café-hop along the Jordaan — bruine kroegen (brown bars) become wonderfully cozy in rain. The library at OBA Oosterdok has a free top-floor view. Catch a film at EYE Film Museum. Or do the obvious: a covered canal cruise with the rain on the glass roof is surprisingly beautiful.
How windy is Amsterdam, really?
Very. Amsterdam sits on the North Sea wind path with year-round breeze — average 15-20 km/h, autumn and winter often 40+ km/h. Storms hitting 80+ km/h happen 3-5 times each winter. Practical effects: umbrellas fail, hats blow off, biking against headwind feels like exercise on flat ground. Upside: clean air, dramatic skies. The Dutch call windy days 'lekker fris' (nicely fresh) — said through gritted teeth. Pack a windproof jacket regardless of season.