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Amsterdam in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Amsterdam in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Amsterdam, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Amsterdam in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Amsterdam in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +43°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 6 rainy days in the month and around 84 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Amsterdam has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Amsterdam in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Amsterdam for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +48°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +50°F.

Is Amsterdam warm or cold in February?

Amsterdam is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +36°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Amsterdam, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Amsterdam in February

Amsterdam weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+41°F+43°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+7°F+7°F+9°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+64°F+73°F
Rainfall
73 mm84 mm60 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
86%83%80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
235
Cloudy days
191818
Rainy days
968
Snowy days
110

February often has better weather than January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +43°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 84 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 83%. Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 2 to 3.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Amsterdam in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Amsterdam is gradually decreasing during February, going from 8 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Amsterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 89% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 1398 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 261 mm, which is considered heavy rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Amsterdam wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Amsterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Amsterdam.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Amsterdam?

This is the weather in Amsterdam in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+49°F
2 February
☀️
+50°F
3 February
☁️
+48°F
4 February
☀️
+48°F
5 February
☁️
+47°F
6 February
🌧️
+48°F
7 February
☀️
+46°F
8 February
🌧️
+53°F
9 February
🌧️
+50°F
10 February
☀️
+47°F
11 February
☀️
+46°F
12 February
☀️
+45°F
13 February
🌧️
+49°F
14 February
🌧️
+52°F
15 February
🌧️
+48°F
16 February
🌧️
+54°F
17 February
🌧️
+50°F
18 February
🌧️
+51°F
19 February
🌧️
+46°F
20 February
🌧️
+51°F
21 February
🌧️
+46°F
22 February
☀️
+51°F
23 February
☀️
+52°F
24 February
🌧️
+48°F
25 February
🌧️
+47°F
26 February
☀️
+49°F
27 February
☀️
+49°F
28 February
☀️
+50°F
In February 2023 Amsterdam had 11 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 23 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Amsterdam climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Amsterdam in February has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+31°F) and the highest in 2019 (+52°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amsterdam in February:

Is February a good time to visit Amsterdam?

It’s always a good time to visit Amsterdam, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Amsterdam in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Amsterdam rainy in February?

Amsterdam is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Amsterdam in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Amsterdam in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Netherlands

Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.

Monthly weather in Amsterdam

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Amsterdam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.