July · Netherlands
Best time to visit Amsterdam in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Amsterdam in July
Average temperature 18°C, 68 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Amsterdam scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 23 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.
July ranks 2nd of 12 for Amsterdam — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Amsterdam at 8.7/10 (2nd of 12), just behind June at 9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Amsterdam in July?
- In July, Amsterdam averages 18°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Amsterdam?
- July earns a 8.7/10 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 July?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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