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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

Amsterdam in May

A great time to visit. The best months for Amsterdam are May, June, July and August. In May, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
14°C
Rainfall
51 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Amsterdam is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 14°C with about 51mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Amsterdam in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Magna Plaza
The former Amsterdam Main Post Office, now the Magna Plaza shopping centre, is a monumental building located at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was built
Hotel Die Port van Cleve
Hotel Die Port van Cleve is a historical 4-star hotel on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam. The hotel is situated in the centre of Amsterdam, immediately north of the Magna
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
The Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal is a street in the centre of Amsterdam. The street runs north-south without intersecting major streets other than the intersection with Raadhuisstraat a
A Garden of Glass
A Garden of Glass refers to a stained glass window in the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, designed and installed for the silver jubilee of Queen Beatrix in 2005, by the artist Marc Mulders
Local food tour of Amsterdam
Taste the signature dishes of Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Amsterdam?+

A great time to visit. Amsterdam's best months are generally May, June, July and August.

What is the weather like in Amsterdam in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 14°C. Rainfall averages about 51mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Amsterdam in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Amsterdam in May?+

Popular things to do include Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde, Magna Plaza, Hotel Die Port van Cleve and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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