🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Murmansk 🇷🇺

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Murmansk, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Amsterdam is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Amsterdam is drier, with roughly 87 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇷🇺 Murmansk
Avg annual high14°C4°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (18°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-14°C low)
Rainy days / year152239
SnowYesRare
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).

🇷🇺 Murmansk

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (18°C), coldest lows in January (-14°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Murmansk warmer?

Amsterdam is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Murmansk?

Murmansk is rainier — Amsterdam sees about 87 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Murmansk?

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

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