July in Amsterdam averages highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and lows of 14 °C (57 °F), with about 11 rainy days and 16 h 20 min of daylight.
July weather in Amsterdam at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is July a good time to visit Amsterdam?
Mixed weather: comfortably warm and wet. July 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 July 2026
No public holidays fall in July 2026 in Netherlands, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Amsterdam in July
With frequent rain in July, 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 July
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 14 °C (57 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 11 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. July is usually high season in Amsterdam: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
July in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 23° / 14° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Paris | 26° / 15° | 6 | Good time to go |
| Berlin | 25° / 15° | 8 | Good time to go |
Plan your Amsterdam trip
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FAQ
Is July a good time to visit Amsterdam?
By the numbers, July is a mixed month: comfortably warm and wet, with average highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and about 11 rainy days. July 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 July?
Average highs are 22 °C (71 °F) and lows 14 °C (57 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in July?
Expect about 11 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 83 mm in total. It is the 4th 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.