Month guide · Amsterdam · Netherlands
Amsterdam in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Amsterdam. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Often settled early in the month, with summer crowds thinning and theatres and concert halls reopening.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Amsterdam: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (22°C (72°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:15
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:56
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September days, Amsterdam Dance Event and autumn colour, turning wet and windy by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Open Monumentendag — historic buildings open free (usually second weekend of September)
- Jordaan Festival (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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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
Gallery · Museum Quarter
Stedelijk Museum
The city's museum of modern art and design, a 19th-century building with a white extension nicknamed 'the bathtub', covers Mondrian, Malevich, Kandinsky, Karel Appel and the CoBrA group, Warhol and contemporary design.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 11°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Amsterdam?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Amsterdam?
It is one of the best months to visit Amsterdam. Often settled early in the month, with summer crowds thinning and theatres and concert halls reopening.
+How warm is Amsterdam in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.