Your June weather guide
MildWeather in Amsterdam in June
June is a good time for Amsterdam if you want mild weather for a city break rather than dependable summer heat. Average daytime highs of 18.7°C suit being out and about, but nights around 12.3°C call for a jacket. The catch is rain, with about 12 rainy days during the month. Go with flexible outdoor plans and layers; choose somewhere warmer if sitting outside in light clothes well into the evening is central to your holiday.
Long-term climate averages for Amsterdam, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Amsterdam, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Amsterdam.
- Average daytime high
- 18.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 24°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 9°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -0.9°C
- London averages 19.6°C in June
- Sea temperature
- 16.7°C
- year to year: 15°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.8h
- 35% of 16.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 68 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 8%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 31.5°C
- 2019-06-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- 6.3°C
- 1991-06-04
- Flight from London
- ≈ 1 h 12 min
- 375 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How June compares
June is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Amsterdam and ranks 132nd of 134 destinations we compare for June - see where else is hot in June. Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Amsterdam is 0.9°C cooler by day and 1.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in June
The typical June day in Amsterdam peaks at 18.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 13 days top 25°C and 1 in 500 pass 30°C. Nights average 12.3°C; one night in ten drops to 9.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 31.5°C (2019-06-25) and the coldest night 6.3°C (1991-06-04).
Rain in June
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 68 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 1998 with 134 mm, the driest 1996 with 24 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sea temperature in June
The sea averages 16.7°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.1°C to 19.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (19.5°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 16.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:18 and sets about 22:04 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 65%.
Is June a good time to visit Amsterdam?
June is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Amsterdam on our scoring are July, August, June.
Comfortable days, but pack for cooler evenings
June suits travellers who prefer exploring without strong heat. A light top may be enough during warmer spells, but a jumper and jacket give you more flexibility when temperatures fall. The warmest days reach 23.9°C or more, so leave room for lighter clothing rather than packing only for cool weather. Still, just 8% of days reach 25°C: proper warmth is a bonus, not something to build the trip around. At the other end, the coldest nights fall to 9.3°C or below. If you plan to stay out late or sit outdoors after dark, bring a layer that feels warm rather than merely windproof.
Long daylight helps, but rain needs a backup plan
There is plenty of time to fit outdoor plans around the weather, with about 16.5 hours of daylight. That does not mean clear skies all day: sunshine averages about 5.8 hours, so expect a mix rather than uninterrupted sun. Rain is a meaningful drawback, and a light waterproof is more useful than assuming summer clothing will cover everything. Keep plans flexible enough to move indoors when it turns wet, and take advantage of brighter periods for time outside. The rainy-day figure does not tell you how long each wet spell lasts, so neither a completely dry break nor days of continuous rain should be your starting assumption.
A little perspective
Amsterdam through the year
June is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7°C | 1.8°C | 4.7°C | 2.1 | 64 | 13 | 0% |
| February | 6.3°C | 1.7°C | 4.1°C | 2.8 | 53 | 11 | 0% |
| March | 9.1°C | 3.3°C | 5.7°C | 3.7 | 54 | 11 | 0% |
| April | 12.8°C | 5.8°C | 9.4°C | 5.1 | 50 | 11 | 0% |
| May | 16.2°C | 9.4°C | 13.3°C | 5.7 | 63 | 11 | 3% |
| JuneSelectedbest | 18.7°C | 12.3°C | 16.7°C | 5.8 | 68 | 12 | 8% |
| Julybest | 20.9°C | 14.6°C | 19.1°C | 6.1 | 84 | 14 | 14% |
| Augustbest | 20.9°C | 14.7°C | 19.5°C | 5.3 | 84 | 13 | 14% |
| September | 18.0°C | 12.4°C | 16.8°C | 4.3 | 70 | 12 | 2% |
| October | 13.9°C | 9.1°C | 13.0°C | 3.1 | 70 | 13 | 0% |
| November | 9.5°C | 5.5°C | 9.3°C | 2.1 | 63 | 13 | 0% |
| December | 6.4°C | 2.6°C | 6.4°C | 1.9 | 71 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Amsterdam in June FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Amsterdam hot in June?
Amsterdam is mild in June: the average daytime high is 18.7°C and nights average 12.3°C. Roughly 1 in 13 June days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Amsterdam in June?
The sea around Amsterdam averages 16.7°C in June, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Amsterdam in June?
Amsterdam sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 68 mm of rain in a typical June. The wettest June between 1991 and 2020 was 1998 (134 mm) and the driest was 1996 (24 mm).
How sunny is Amsterdam in June?
Amsterdam gets around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day in June out of 16.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Amsterdam compare with the UK in June?
Amsterdam is on average 0.9°C cooler than London by day in June (18.7°C against 19.6°C).
What is the hottest June on record in Amsterdam?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day in Amsterdam reached 31.5°C on 2019-06-25, and the coldest night dropped to 6.3°C on 1991-06-04.
Is Amsterdam warmer than London in June?
No. Amsterdam's average daytime high is 18.7°C, compared with London's 19.6°C. That is a small difference, so expect broadly familiar temperatures rather than a step up in warmth. Pack for a changeable city break, not a hot-weather holiday.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in June?
The sea averages 16.7°C, which is cold rather than comfortable for a leisurely swim. Even the warmer end of the year-to-year range, 19°C, is bracing. If warm-water swimming matters to your trip, June is not a good match.
Should I choose June or wait until later in summer?
July and August rate ahead of June overall, though June is still among Amsterdam's better months. Choose June if mild days suit you and you can work around rain. It is a reasonable city-break choice, but not a reliable heat holiday.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Amsterdam. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 5.8 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C