Wedding weather data · Netherlands
Wedding weather in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, the driest months for a wedding are April, May, and June, when rain falls on about 37% of days. The wettest is November, with rain on about 51% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47% | 5% | 14.6 | 44°F (7°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 h/day |
| February | 47% | 6% | 13.2 | 46°F (8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.5 h/day |
| March | 42% | 5% | 13 | 50°F (10°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 7.5 h/day |
| April | 38% | 5% | 11.5 | 55°F (13°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 10.3 h/day |
| May | 37% | 5% | 11.5 | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 11.6 h/day |
| June ✦ | 39% | 7% | 11.7 | 69°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 11.8 h/day |
| July | 47% | 6% | 14.6 | 71°F (22°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 11.9 h/day |
| August ✦ | 45% | 6% | 13.8 | 72°F (22°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 11.1 h/day |
| September ✦ | 43% | 7% | 12.8 | 67°F (19°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| October | 47% | 8% | 14.6 | 59°F (15°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 6.2 h/day |
| November | 51% | 6% | 15.3 | 50°F (10°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.4 h/day |
| December | 48% | 7% | 14.8 | 46°F (8°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 52.37, 4.90. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Amsterdam
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Amsterdam are June, August, and September.
When to be careful
November is the wettest month in Amsterdam: rain falls on about 51% of days, and 6% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Amsterdam weather month by month
What a wedding day in Amsterdam usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Amsterdam weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Amsterdam, about 14.6 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 44°F (7°C), lows 36°F (2°C), with around 3.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Amsterdam weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Amsterdam, about 13.2 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Amsterdam weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Amsterdam, about 13 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 50°F (10°C), lows 38°F (3°C), with around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Amsterdam weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Amsterdam, about 11.5 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 55°F (13°C), lows 42°F (5°C), with around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Amsterdam weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in Amsterdam, about 11.5 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 63°F (17°C), lows 48°F (9°C), with around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Amsterdam weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 39% of days in Amsterdam, about 11.7 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 69°F (21°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Amsterdam weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Amsterdam, about 14.6 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 71°F (22°C), lows 58°F (14°C), with around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Amsterdam weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 45% of days in Amsterdam, about 13.8 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 72°F (22°C), lows 58°F (15°C), with around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Amsterdam weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 43% of days in Amsterdam, about 12.8 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 67°F (19°C), lows 54°F (12°C), with around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Amsterdam weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Amsterdam, about 14.6 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 59°F (15°C), lows 49°F (9°C), with around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Amsterdam weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 51% of days in Amsterdam, about 15.3 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 50°F (10°C), lows 42°F (5°C), with around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Amsterdam weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 48% of days in Amsterdam, about 14.8 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 39°F (4°C), with around 3.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Amsterdam?
Based on 10 years of weather data, May is the driest month in Amsterdam, with rain on about 37% of days and average highs around 63°F (17°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are June, August, and September.
What is the rainiest month in Amsterdam?
November is the rainiest month in Amsterdam: on average 15.3 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 6% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Amsterdam?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in June it rains on about 39% of days in Amsterdam. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.