🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Montpellier 🇫🇷

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Montpellier, France — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Montpellier is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Montpellier is drier, with roughly 63 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇫🇷 Montpellier
Avg annual high14°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (4°C low)
Rainy days / year15289
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, September, October

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

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

🇫🇷 Montpellier

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Montpellier warmer?

Montpellier is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Montpellier?

Amsterdam is rainier — Montpellier sees about 63 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Montpellier?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Montpellier is best around May, September, October.

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