🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Helsinki 🇫🇮

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Helsinki, Finland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Amsterdam is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Amsterdam is drier, with roughly 12 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇫🇮 Helsinki
Avg annual high14°C9°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (22°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)February (-8°C low)
Rainy days / year152164
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

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

🇫🇮 Helsinki

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (-8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Helsinki warmer?

Amsterdam is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Helsinki?

Helsinki is rainier — Amsterdam sees about 12 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Helsinki?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Helsinki is best around June, July, August.

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