Amsterdam in May

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May at Amsterdam is 17°C by day and 10°C at night, with 9 rainy days and about 12 hours of sun a day. Peak: This is the time when the tulips bloom, attracting many tourists..

Where to stay Amsterdam · 12–19 May 2027 Things to do tours and tickets in Amsterdam

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The numbers

Daily high	17°C
Nightly low	10°C
Feels like, afternoon	14°C
Rainy days	9 · 62 mm
Humidity	76%
Sunshine	12.2 h/day
Daylight	15.5 h/day
Crowds	45 / 100, higher is quieter

Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.

Public holidays in May

Holidays crowd a place out and push fares up around them; they count toward the crowd score above.

What May is known for

Peak season — This is the time when the tulips bloom, attracting many tourists.

Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.

What to pack

Warm layers for the evenings, which drop to about 10°C.
A packable rain jacket for the 9 or so rainy days.
Sun protection: about 12 hours of sunshine a day.
Humidity averages 76%; breathable fabrics dry faster.

Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.

Before you go

Cost of living	moderate — prices run about 84% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025)
Currency	Q4916
Languages	Dutch, West Frisian, Papiamento, English
Plugs	Type C and F, 230 V
Driving	On the right
Emergency	112, 911
Calling code	+31
Travel advice	No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-11

Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to … More.

Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.

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