Amsterdam Weather in August
The Netherlands · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high21°C (70°F)
Avg low15°C (59°F)
Rainfall83 mm (3.3 in)
RatingGood 7.9/10
Expect warm days in Amsterdam in August: the average high is 21°C (70°F) and the average low is 15°C (59°F). August is summer in The Netherlands. The month is moderately rainy, with about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain spread over 15 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 14.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Amsterdam?
August is a good time to visit Amsterdam (7.9/10), though June and September are even better.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 21°C (70°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (59°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (64°F) |
| Rainfall | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 15 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 14.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.9 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Amsterdam in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Amsterdam weather in other months
Jan6°C / 2°C74 mmPoorFeb6°C / 2°C64 mmPoorMar9°C / 3°C55 mmFairApr13°C / 6°C41 mmGoodMay16°C / 9°C64 mmGoodJun19°C / 13°C64 mmExcellentJul21°C / 15°C81 mmGoodAug21°C / 15°C83 mmGoodSep19°C / 13°C67 mmExcellentOct15°C / 9°C81 mmFairNov10°C / 6°C79 mmPoorDec7°C / 3°C80 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit AmsterdamSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Bruges22°C · 75 mm
- Brussels23°C · 77 mm
- Cologne24°C · 78 mm
- Luxembourg24°C · 71 mm
- London22°C · 61 mm
- Hamburg22°C · 69 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.