Amsterdam weather,
live right now
It's 21°C and clear sky in Amsterdam. Local time 00:45, sunset at 21:59. Weather models disagree on the cloud cover right now — trust the camera above.
Live
Damrak Canal
21°
☀Clear sky
Feels like 21° · UV 0
Wind
13 km/h
northeasterly
Humidity
79%
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
1020 hPa
Sunrise → Sunset
05:32 → 21:59
16h 27m daylight
Air Quality
23 · Good
PM2.5 · 6 µg/m³
The week ahead
Today
28°
18°
— dry —
Sun
28°
19°
— dry —
Mon
27°
17°
— dry —
Tue
28°
19°
— dry —
Wed
28°
19°
— dry —
Thu
28°
19°
— dry —
Fri
30°
21°
25%
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What's it like
In Amsterdam, right now.
One of those rare, generous Amsterdam summer days — 21°C, hardly a cloud, and the kind of soft golden light that makes the canals at their most photogenic. Skies stay dry through the day. Perfect for a bike ride along the Amstel or a long lunch on a terrace.
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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.