01Weather
Amsterdam weather in November
Afternoons in November average 10.2 °C (50 °F) and nights cool to 5.1 °C (41 °F). The month brings about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain spread over roughly 13 days. Compared with October it is 5.1 °C cooler; December is 2.3 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical November | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 14 °C / 57 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 5 °C / 42 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 1 °C / 33 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 2.1 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 0.2 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 43 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest November day 2016–2025 | 18.1 °C / -6.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November | 07:36 | 17:11 | 9.6 h |
| 15 November | 08:01 | 16:48 | 8.8 h |
| 30 November | 08:26 | 16:31 | 8.1 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 90 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Amsterdam).
03Crowds
How busy Amsterdam is in November
quiet The main sights are quiet in November. What drives it:
- Museum Night in early November
- Sinterklaas arrival mid-November
- Light Festival from late November
04Public holidays
Public holidays in November 2026
No public holidays in Netherlands fall in November, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Amsterdam in November
Every year in November
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Museumnacht | first Saturday of November | culture |
| Amsterdam Light Festival | late November to mid-January | seasonal |
07Packing
What to pack for Amsterdam in November
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant 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
November is dark and often grey, with afternoons around 10 °C and the sun setting before five by the end of the month, but Museum Night on the first Saturday opens the collections until two in the morning, Sinterklaas arrives by boat in mid-November to a parade of children, and the Light Festival returns in the last week with art installations along the canals, best seen from the water after dark.
Hotel rates are among the lowest of the year, and the Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum have slots available at short notice. Rain falls on about twelve days, often as drizzle with wind. The Christmas markets open at the end of the month, and the ice rink on Museumplein opens in mid-November. It is the best-value month for an indoor trip, and the Light Festival runs into January.
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 November? See the best time to visit Amsterdam.
10Elsewhere
November in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in November | 10 °C | 12 |
| Paris in November | 11 °C | 13 |
| Copenhagen in November | 8 °C | – |
| Prague in November | 8 °C | 7 |
| Dublin in November | 11 °C | 14 |
| Venice in November | 13 °C | 8 |
11FAQ
Amsterdam in November: your questions
Is November a good time to visit Amsterdam?
November is a good month to visit Amsterdam. Daytime highs average 10 °C (50 °F), rain falls on about 13 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in November?
Expect cool days around 10 °C (50 °F) and nights near 5 °C (41 °F). One November in ten brings afternoons above 14 °C, and one in ten stays below 5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in November?
November brings about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain over roughly 13 days, which is showery by Amsterdam standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 43 percent.
What should I wear in Amsterdam in November?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Amsterdam crowded in November?
The main sights are quiet in November. Main drivers: Museum Night in early November; Sinterklaas arrival mid-November; Light Festival from late November.
What time does it get dark in Amsterdam in November?
Around the middle of November the sun sets at about 16:48 and rises at 08:01, giving 8.8 hours of daylight.