Amsterdam in September
Numbers drop away quickly once schools go back, the weather often holds, and the city returns to normal working life.
Is September a good time to visit Amsterdam?
September is a middling month in Amsterdam — crowds around 70/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
No major events this month — one of the reasons it stays calm.
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Amsterdam, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Amsterdam?
September is a middling month in Amsterdam — crowds around 70/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Amsterdam in September?
Amsterdam sits at roughly 70/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 6 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in September?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 11°C in September, with about 11 wet days across the month.