Season guide · Amsterdam · Netherlands
Amsterdam in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Settled September days, Amsterdam Dance Event and autumn colour, turning wet and windy by November. Expect highs up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 35 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 4°C (39°F) to 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 35
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 10 | 12.6 h | 4/5 |
| October | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 12 | 10.5 h | 3/5 |
| November | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 13 | 8.6 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 15°C (59°F) against a yearly 14°C (57°F), and 35 of the year's roughly 125 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Open Monumentendag — historic buildings open free (usually second weekend of September)
- September: Jordaan Festival (usually September)
- October: Amsterdam Dance Event (usually mid-to-late October)
- October: Amsterdam Marathon (usually mid-October)
- November: Museumnacht — museums open until late (usually early November)
- November: Sinterklaas arrival parade (usually mid-November)
- November: Amsterdam Light Festival begins (late November)
Good choices for autumn
Palace · Old Centre
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Built in the 17th century as the city hall, the Royal Palace on Dam Square is still used by the Dutch royal family for state occasions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Oosterdok
NEMO Science Museum
Climb the outside steps to the roof terrace even if you skip the museum, and avoid Dutch school-holiday afternoons.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Views
- Architecture
Experience · De Pijp
Heineken Experience
The former Heineken brewery, built in 1867 and used for brewing until 1988, now houses an interactive tour of the brand's history, the brewing process and the old stables, ending with beers at a bar overlooking the city.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Food
Museum · Old Centre
Our Lord in the Attic
Visit in the morning, when the Red Light District's canals are at their calmest on the way.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Museum · Old Centre
Rembrandt House Museum
Rembrandt lived and worked in this house on Jodenbreestraat from 1639 until bankruptcy forced him out in 1658.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Keukenhof (About 1 hour by bus) — Open for only about eight weeks each spring, usually from late March to mid-May, Keukenhof's 32 hectares of gardens display millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, while the surrounding bulb fields bloom in stripes of colour.
- Volendam and Marken (About 30 minutes by bus) — Two former fishing villages on the IJsselmeer: Volendam with its harbour promenade and smoked-eel stalls, and Marken with green wooden houses on mounds and a lighthouse.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Amsterdam?
Yes: September is among the best months. Settled September days, Amsterdam Dance Event and autumn colour, turning wet and windy by November.
+What is the weather like in Amsterdam in autumn?
Highs of up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 35 rainy days over the season.