Amsterdam has a temperate oceanic climate moderated by the North Sea. At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 43°F (6°C) in Jan to 73°F (23°C) in Jul. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 33.5 inches (850 mm) per year.
Spring is cool and relatively dry. Summers are usually mild but can include heat waves. Late summer and autumn bring frequent showers, and autumn and winter storms can produce strong winds. Winters are generally gray and damp, with occasional snow or ice.