🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Rotterdam 🇳🇱

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Rotterdam, Netherlands — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rotterdam is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Amsterdam is drier, with roughly 81 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇳🇱 Rotterdam
Avg annual high14°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (22°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)February (2°C low)
Rainy days / year152233
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).

🇳🇱 Rotterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Rotterdam warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is rainier — Amsterdam sees about 81 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Rotterdam?

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

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