🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Düsseldorf 🇩🇪

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Düsseldorf, Germany — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Düsseldorf is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Amsterdam is drier, with roughly 7 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇩🇪 Düsseldorf
Avg annual high14°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year152159
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, September

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

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

🇩🇪 Düsseldorf

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Düsseldorf warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Düsseldorf?

Düsseldorf is rainier — Amsterdam sees about 7 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Düsseldorf?

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

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