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Amsterdam in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Amsterdam in September 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Amsterdam in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +64°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 83 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

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
83 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Amsterdam has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Amsterdam in September

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

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in September averages around +68°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +63°F.

Is Amsterdam warm or cold in September?

Amsterdam is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Amsterdam:

Climate in Amsterdam in September

Amsterdam weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+70°F+64°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+39°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+88°F+77°F
Rainfall
87 mm83 mm93 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
77%81%84%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
554
Cloudy days
171617
Rainy days
9910
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 87 mm to 83 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Amsterdam is gradually increasing during September, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Amsterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 73% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 217 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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.

How was the weather last September in Amsterdam?

This is the weather in Amsterdam in September 2023:
1 September
☀️
+75°F
2 September
☀️
+78°F
3 September
☀️
+81°F
4 September
☀️
+79°F
5 September
☀️
+85°F
6 September
☀️
+78°F
7 September
☀️
+75°F
8 September
🌧️
+72°F
9 September
🌧️
+64°F
10 September
☀️
+71°F
11 September
☀️
+73°F
12 September
☀️
+75°F
13 September
☀️
+71°F
14 September
☀️
+68°F
15 September
☀️
+66°F
16 September
🌧️
+61°F
17 September
🌧️
+62°F
18 September
🌧️
+55°F
19 September
🌧️
+60°F
20 September
☀️
+61°F
21 September
☀️
+64°F
22 September
☀️
+66°F
23 September
🌧️
+64°F
24 September
☀️
+62°F
25 September
☀️
+62°F
26 September
🌧️
+57°F
27 September
🌧️
+52°F
28 September
🌧️
+57°F
29 September
☀️
+60°F
30 September
☀️
+63°F
In September 2023 Amsterdam had 20 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+60°F) and the highest in 2016 (+79°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 238 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amsterdam in September:

Is September a good time to visit Amsterdam?

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

Can you sunbathe in Amsterdam in September?

September has mild temperatures in Amsterdam. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Amsterdam rainy in September?

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

Is it sunny in Amsterdam in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Amsterdam in September, 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.