01Weather
Amsterdam weather in August
Afternoons in August average 22.7 °C (73 °F) and nights cool to 14.8 °C (59 °F). The month brings about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain spread over roughly 12 days. Compared with July it is 0.3 °C warmer; September is 2.8 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical August | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 28 °C / 82 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 19 °C / 66 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 12 °C / 53 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 2.1 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 0.0 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 40 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest August day 2016–2025 | 33.5 °C / 7.7 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August | 06:01 | 21:32 | 15.5 h |
| 15 August | 06:23 | 21:06 | 14.7 h |
| 31 August | 06:50 | 20:31 | 13.7 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 108 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Amsterdam).
03Crowds
How busy Amsterdam is in August
very busy The main sights are very busy in August. What drives it:
- Pride canal parade
- Grachtenfestival
- peak international arrivals
04Public holidays
Public holidays in August 2027
No public holidays in Netherlands fall in August, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Amsterdam in August
Every year in August
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Grachtenfestival | mid-August, classical concerts on the canals | music |
| Uitmarkt | last weekend of August, cultural season opening | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Amsterdam in August
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- something for heat: 2 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
August is busy, with the Pride canal parade on the first Saturday drawing hundreds of thousands to the Prinsengracht, the Grachtenfestival bringing classical concerts to boats and canal-side stages in mid-August, and the Uitmarkt opening the cultural season on the last weekend with free performances. Many locals are away, so neighbourhood restaurants in De Pijp and Oost are easier to get into than the museums.
Afternoons average 22 °C, with warm spells into the high twenties and rain on about nine days. Hotel prices stay at the summer peak until the Dutch schools return in late August or early September. Canal boats and the Heineken Experience run at capacity; the Rijksmuseum's early-morning slots are the calm option. The last week of August, after Pride and before the Uitmarkt, is slightly quieter. For warm days with fewer people, September is the month residents recommend.
09Compare
Amsterdam month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 8 °C | 3 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 14 °C | 6 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| May | 18 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 22 °C | 13 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| July | 22 °C | 15 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 23 °C | 15 °C | 12 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 20 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 15 °C | 10 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 5 °C | 13 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 8 °C | 3 °C | 14 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about August? See the best time to visit Amsterdam.
10Elsewhere
August in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in August | 22 °C | 8 |
| Paris in August | 25 °C | 10 |
| Copenhagen in August | 22 °C | – |
| Prague in August | 26 °C | 10 |
| Dublin in August | 20 °C | 14 |
| Venice in August | 29 °C | 6 |
11FAQ
Amsterdam in August: your questions
Is August a good time to visit Amsterdam?
August is a good month to visit Amsterdam. Daytime highs average 23 °C (73 °F), rain falls on about 12 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in August?
Expect mild days around 23 °C (73 °F) and nights near 15 °C (59 °F). One August in ten brings afternoons above 28 °C, and one in ten stays below 19 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in August?
August brings about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over roughly 12 days, which is showery by Amsterdam standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 40 percent.
What should I wear in Amsterdam in August?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Amsterdam crowded in August?
The main sights are very busy in August. Main drivers: Pride canal parade; Grachtenfestival; peak international arrivals.
What time does it get dark in Amsterdam in August?
Around the middle of August the sun sets at about 21:06 and rises at 06:23, giving 14.7 hours of daylight.