Amsterdam · Netherlands
August
Same peak-season conditions as July, with the Pride festival gone. The crowds remain.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Amsterdam — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
21.4°C
Low
13.7°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
6.7hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Amsterdam
Weather
Very good
Value
Below average
Crowds
Low
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in August
- ↑Uitmarkt (end of August): free preview of the entire cultural season — theatre, dance, opera
- ↑Warmest sea in the coastal lakes and pools around the city for Dutch day-trippers
- ↑Open-air cinema at Vondelpark: a genuinely charming experience
What you sacrifice
- ↓Tourist volume at absolute peak with no major event to justify it in August itself
- ↓Narrow canal streets completely clogged from morning to midnight
- ↓Some Amsterdammers leave for southern Europe — local atmosphere diminishes
How August compares to April (best month)
| Factor | August | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 3 | 6 |
| Crowds | 2 | 5 |
August in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Amsterdam, not across destinations. Methodology →