Netherlands
Things to do in Amsterdam
Boat tours, bike tours and food tours and more, with the best month for each. Amsterdam is most comfortable for sightseeing in May and June.
Photo: Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boat tours
- Bike tours
- Food tours
- Walking tours
- Day trips
- Cooking classes
- Sunset cruises
- Private tours
Popular tours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Anne Frank Small-Group Guided Walking TourFrom $17View 
Private Airport Transfer Amsterdam Airport to or from AmsterdamFrom $50View 
Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden GemsFrom $45View 
Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike TourFrom $23View 
Amsterdam Food and Cultural Tour with 10 TastingsFrom $90View 
Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour in EN/DE/IT/ES/FRFrom $29View
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What to book in Amsterdam
Amsterdam month by month
Amsterdam weather by month
Averages for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 43 (6) | 44 (7) | 50 (10) | 58 (14) | 64 (18) | 69 (20) | 73 (23) | 72 (22) | 67 (19) | 58 (15) | 50 (10) | 44 (7) |
| Low °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 34 (1) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 47 (9) | 52 (11) | 56 (14) | 56 (13) | 52 (11) | 46 (8) | 40 (5) | 35 (2) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:56 pm | 5:53 pm | 6:44 pm | 8:38 pm | 9:29 pm | 10:04 pm | 9:56 pm | 9:07 pm | 7:57 pm | 6:47 pm | 4:48 pm | 4:27 pm |
Day trips from Amsterdam
- Alkmaar 19 mi
- The traditional cheese market, held on Fridays from spring to autumn.
- Haarlem 11 mi
- A short train ride away: a historic centre, the Frans Hals Museum and a big market square.
- Delft 34 mi
- Canals, blue-and-white pottery and Vermeer's hometown.
- Gouda 25 mi
- A Gothic town hall and the cheese the town is named after.
- 's-Hertogenbosch 50 mi
- A medieval city famous for Hieronymus Bosch and its cathedral.
- Arnhem 50 mi
- The Kröller-Müller Museum and Open Air Museum are nearby.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
For walking around and sightseeing, May and June. July is the warmest month at about 73°F (23°C), and January the coolest at about 43°F (6°C).
What is the rainiest month in Amsterdam?
December, with about 14 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.