Amsterdam in July
Peak season: boats booked solid, museum queues long by ten, and warm enough to sit outside until eleven at night.
Is July a good time to visit Amsterdam?
July is one of the busiest months in Amsterdam, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in July
- Dutch summer holidays begin
- Peak canal-cruise season
Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in Amsterdam, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Amsterdam?
July is one of the busiest months in Amsterdam, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Amsterdam in July?
Amsterdam sits at roughly 88/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 24 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in July?
Expect highs around 23°C and lows near 14°C in July, with about 10 wet days across the month.