August in Amsterdam averages highs of 22 °C (72 °F) and lows of 14 °C (58 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 14 h 40 min of daylight.
August weather in Amsterdam at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Amsterdam?
Mixed weather: comfortably warm and wet. August is usually high season in Amsterdam: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in August 2026
No public holidays fall in August 2026 in Netherlands, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Amsterdam in August
With frequent rain in August, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Rijksmuseum — Rembrandt and Vermeer indoors
- Anne Frank House — tickets release online, book early indoors
- Van Gogh Museum — timed tickets indoors
- Canal Ring walk or boat — Jordaan and the Nine Streets outdoors
- Vondelpark — rent a bike outdoors
- Amsterdam-Noord — free ferry, A'DAM Lookout outdoors
Where to stay: Canal Ring or Jordaan for beauty; De Pijp, Oud-West or Oost for better value.
What to pack for Amsterdam in August
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 14 °C (58 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Amsterdam costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €75–180 | €210–450 |
Excluding flights. August is usually high season in Amsterdam: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 22° / 14° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Paris | 26° / 15° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Berlin | 26° / 16° | 7 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Amsterdam?
By the numbers, August is a mixed month: comfortably warm and wet, with average highs of 22 °C (72 °F) and about 10 rainy days. August is usually high season in Amsterdam: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are June, September.
How warm is Amsterdam in August?
Average highs are 22 °C (72 °F) and lows 14 °C (58 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in August?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 78 mm in total. It is the 6th wettest month of the year in Amsterdam.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.