Amsterdam Weather History
Netherlands · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Amsterdam sits 5830km from the equator, 2m below sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 35.3°C, set 2019-07-25, its record low -14.7°C, set 1987-01-14.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amsterdam
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Amsterdam?
The highest temperature in this record for Amsterdam is 35.3°C, measured on 2019-07-25. That is a recorded daily value from Amsterdam's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Amsterdam?
The lowest temperature in this record for Amsterdam is -14.7°C, measured on 1987-01-14. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Amsterdam get a year?
Amsterdam averages 780mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 146 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Amsterdam?
On 2002-08-24, 37.6mm fell on Amsterdam, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 5% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Amsterdam get a year?
Amsterdam averages 2840 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 7.8 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Amsterdam?
Across the summer months Amsterdam averages a daytime high near 19.9°C, while winter nights average 2°C. The seasons here are set from Amsterdam's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Amsterdam?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Amsterdam is 71 km/h, on 1990-01-25. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
