01Weather
Amsterdam weather in July
Afternoons in July average 22.4 °C (72 °F) and nights cool to 14.6 °C (58 °F). The month brings about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with June it is 0.9 °C warmer; August is 0.3 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical July | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 27 °C / 81 °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) | 11 °C / 52 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 1.3 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 0.2 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 33 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest July day 2016–2025 | 36.1 °C / 8.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July | 05:22 | 22:05 | 16.7 h |
| 15 July | 05:36 | 21:56 | 16.3 h |
| 31 July | 05:59 | 21:34 | 15.6 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 66 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Amsterdam).
03Crowds
How busy Amsterdam is in July
very busy The main sights are very busy in July. What drives it:
- Pride Amsterdam at the end of July
- summer school holidays
- cruise season
04Public holidays
Public holidays in July 2027
No public holidays in Netherlands fall in July, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Amsterdam in July
Every year in July
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pride Amsterdam | late July to early August, canal parade on the first Saturday of August | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Amsterdam in July
- 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
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
July is peak season with Pride Amsterdam at the end of the month and school holidays across Europe. The centre is crowded and hotel prices high, but the weather is pleasant, with afternoons around 22 °C and the occasional day above 28 °C. Showers are brief. The parks and the beaches at Zandvoort are an easy escape, and the ferries behind Centraal Station to the NDSM wharf offer open space and waterside bars.
Dutch school holidays run from early or mid-July for six weeks, depending on the region. Pride's canal parade, the big event, falls on the first Saturday of August in most years, but the festival programme begins in the last week of July. The Anne Frank House releases tickets six weeks ahead and July slots go within hours. Light lasts until after ten in the first week, past half past nine by the end. Cycling is the fastest way around; rental bikes are plentiful but book for weekends.
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 July? See the best time to visit Amsterdam.
10Elsewhere
July in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in July | 22 °C | 8 |
| Paris in July | 25 °C | 10 |
| Copenhagen in July | 21 °C | – |
| Prague in July | 26 °C | 10 |
| Dublin in July | 21 °C | 13 |
| Venice in July | 29 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Amsterdam in July: your questions
Is July a good time to visit Amsterdam?
July is a good month to visit Amsterdam. Daytime highs average 22 °C (72 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in July?
Expect mild days around 22 °C (72 °F) and nights near 15 °C (58 °F). One July in ten brings afternoons above 27 °C, and one in ten stays below 19 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in July?
July brings about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Amsterdam standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 33 percent.
What should I wear in Amsterdam in July?
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 July?
The main sights are very busy in July. Main drivers: Pride Amsterdam at the end of July; summer school holidays; cruise season.
What time does it get dark in Amsterdam in July?
Around the middle of July the sun sets at about 21:56 and rises at 05:36, giving 16.3 hours of daylight.