Amsterdam in August
Still very full, and the canal parade draws the single biggest crowd of the year onto the Prinsengracht bridges.
Is August a good time to visit Amsterdam?
August is one of the busiest months in Amsterdam, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Pride Amsterdam canal parade (early August)
- Grachtenfestival
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Amsterdam, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Amsterdam?
August is one of the busiest months in Amsterdam, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Amsterdam in August?
Amsterdam sits at roughly 86/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 22 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in August?
Expect highs around 23°C and lows near 14°C in August, with about 10 wet days across the month.