February · Netherlands
Best time to visit Amsterdam in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Amsterdam in February
Average temperature 6°C, 84 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Amsterdam scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Glide along the canals by bike and linger in world-class museums during Amsterdam’s gentle May–September spell.
February in Amsterdam — off-season conditions
Expect 6°C (43°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 84 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Amsterdam — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Amsterdam in February?
- In February, Amsterdam averages 6°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Amsterdam?
- February earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Amsterdam in February?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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