🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Dresden 🇩🇪

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Dresden, Germany — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Dresden is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Dresden is drier, with roughly 11 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇩🇪 Dresden
Avg annual high
14°C
15°C
Hottest month
July · 22°C
July · 25°C
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-1°C low)
Rainy days / year
152
141
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, August, September

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇩🇪 Dresden

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-1°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Dresden warmer?

Dresden is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Dresden?

Amsterdam is rainier — Dresden sees about 11 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Dresden?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Dresden is best around June, August, September.

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