North Holland weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for North Holland, The Netherlands. Like most weather services, we show North Holland at one spot: Amsterdam, its largest city. At 8:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 10°C (50°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 90%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Amsterdam weather
Is it raining in Amsterdam right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 10° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Amsterdam this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–13° and lows of 2–11°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Amsterdam lately?
In the past 7 days, Amsterdam had 5 rainy days and 33.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Amsterdam?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
North Holland weather by month
When is the best time to visit North Holland?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit North Holland is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (42°F) in January to 21°C (70°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in North Holland?
August is the wettest month, with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the hottest month in North Holland?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (42°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does North Holland have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 90 mm (3.5 in).
North Holland weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Amsterdam), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in North Holland
Weather can differ a lot within North Holland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Haarlem | May–Sep | None | 6–20°C | 895 mm |
| Amsterdam Nieuw-West | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Amsterdam-Zuid | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Amsterdam-West | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Zaanstad | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Amsterdam-Oost | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Hoofddorp | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Noord | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Alkmaar | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Amsterdam-Zuidoost | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
| Amsterdam-Centrum | May–Sep | None | 5–21°C | 828 mm |
Cities and towns in North Holland
- Amsterdam
- Haarlem
- Amsterdam Nieuw-West
- Amsterdam-Zuid
- Amsterdam-West
- Zaanstad
- Amsterdam-Oost
- Hoofddorp
- Noord
- Alkmaar
- Amsterdam-Zuidoost
- Amsterdam-Centrum
- Hilversum
- Purmerend
- Amstelveen
- Zaandam
- Hoorn
- Den Helder
- Heerhugowaard
- Huizen
- Heemskerk
- Beverwijk
- Osdorp
- IJmuiden
- Nieuw-Vennep
- Bussum
- Bergen
- Uithoorn
- Heemstede
- Assendelft
- Diemen
- Heiloo
- Castricum
- Volendam
- Schagen
- Jordaan
- Enkhuizen
- Weesp
- Zwaag
- Krommenie
- Naarden
- Nieuw-Vennep - Getsewoud
- Zandvoort
- Badhoevedorp
- Velserbroek
- Julianadorp
- Velsen-Noord