🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Leipzig 🇩🇪

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Leipzig, Germany — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Leipzig is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Leipzig is drier, with roughly 20 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇩🇪 Leipzig
Avg annual high14°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (0°C low)
Rainy days / year152132
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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).

🇩🇪 Leipzig

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (0°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Leipzig warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Leipzig?

Amsterdam is rainier — Leipzig sees about 20 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Leipzig?

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

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