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All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.
Amsterdam has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) with mild summers, cool winters, and fairly frequent cloud cover and precipitation. Conditions are strongly moderated by the nearby North Sea, so temperature extremes are limited and humidity stays relatively high throughout the year.
Summer Average
17°C
Winter Average
3°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
190
Sunny Days
150
Humidity
80%
Spring
March - May
7-15°C
Spring is cool to mild and often changeable, with increasing sunshine but frequent showers and breezy days. Temperatures rise gradually, and the weather can shift quickly between sunny and overcast conditions.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
17-22°C
Summer is usually mild rather than hot, with comfortable daytime temperatures and occasional warm spells. Rain can still occur at any time, but the season is generally the sunniest part of the year.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
8-16°C
Autumn turns cooler, cloudier, and wetter as Atlantic weather systems become more frequent. Wind and rain increase through the season, and temperatures drop steadily toward winter.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
0-6°C
Winter is cool, damp, and often cloudy, with occasional frost and only limited snowfall. Cold snaps do occur, but prolonged severe cold is uncommon in Amsterdam.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers a remarkably livable environment for expats, blending world-class urban convenience with a distinctly relaxed Dutch lifestyle. The city's multilingual professional ecosystem, robust cycling culture, and progressive social infrastructure make it particularly attractive for international talent seeking quality of life beyond traditional career metrics.
While Amsterdam provides excellent public services and a welcoming international community, housing remains challenging—competitive rental markets and high living costs require strategic planning. Professionals in tech, creative industries, and international business will find the most seamless transition, especially if they're comfortable with a compact urban footprint and the nuanced cultural adaptability required to truly integrate.
Advantages
Amsterdam
Iconic canal network
World-class bicycle infrastructure
Progressive social policies
Rich cultural heritage
Thriving international community
Disadvantages
Amsterdam
Extremely high housing costs
Overwhelming tourist crowds
Bicycle traffic congestion
High cost of living
Complex rental market
Safety & Security in Amsterdam
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
71
/100
Netherlands Avg
64
Europe Avg
59
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Amsterdam to Netherlands averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Amsterdam
Netherlands Average
Safety Index
0510
Good
Safety from Crime
0510
Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Moderate
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 87/100
No data for Amsterdam — showing hazard indicators from nearby Lelystad (~43 km).
