Month guide · Amsterdam · Netherlands
Amsterdam in June
What June is really like in Amsterdam: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Amsterdam. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 16.8 hours of daylight. Long days with light until after 10pm and a full cultural calendar; the new season's herring arrives.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 16.8 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Amsterdam: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (17°C (63°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:17
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 22:04
- Daylight
- About 16.8 hours
Summer (June–August). Long, mild days, festivals and Pride, with the biggest crowds; real heat is rare but showers are common.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Holland Festival of performing arts (usually June)
- Open Garden Days — private canal-house gardens open (usually mid-June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Garden · Plantage
Hortus Botanicus
Founded in 1638 as a herb garden for doctors and apothecaries, the Hortus Botanicus is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
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Museum · Museum Quarter
Rijksmuseum
Head straight to the Gallery of Honour at opening, then explore the quieter medieval and 20th-century floors.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Museum Quarter
Van Gogh Museum
The largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's work — around 200 paintings and 500 drawings — traces his development from the dark Potato Eaters to Sunflowers, The Bedroom and the Almond Blossom he painted for his newborn nephew.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Rainy day
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Museum · Canal Ring
Anne Frank House
Check the museum's website for when tickets are released and book as soon as they appear; there are no tickets at the door.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Iconic
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 11°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Amsterdam?
One of the best months to visit Amsterdam, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Amsterdam?
It is one of the best months to visit Amsterdam. Long days with light until after 10pm and a full cultural calendar; the new season's herring arrives.
+How warm is Amsterdam in June?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.