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Amsterdam has an oceanic climate influenced by winds from the North Sea.

Spring (March to May) in Amsterdam is lovely with dry and pleasant weather. This is the best time to visit. From mid-March to mid-May, tourists flock to Duin-en Bollenstreek (Bulb District) and enjoy spectacular views of tulips. The average temperatures in May is 12°C (54°F).

Summer (June to August) is Amsterdam's liveliest season - the weather is warm and the festivals are flowing. However, the tourism crush means stiff competition for accommodation, museum entry and canal cruises.

Autumn (September to November) is less hectic. Rain is a possibility but as soon as the clouds part, the town's inhabitants spill out onto the many pavement cafés or cycle blissfully through the Vondelpark.

Winter (December to February) can be quite chilly with plenty of rain and wind, though temperatures rarely drop below freezing. Fortunately this is one of the best times to visit some of the world's best museums as they are less busy. There is also loads going on indoors at theatres and galleries around the city.

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Rain (mm)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	IsoRainSwrsDay	Light rain shower	13 °C	2.7	14 nnw	80-100% 1015 mb good
Monday	IsoRainSwrsDay	Light rain shower	13 °C	2.7	12 nw	80-100% 1015 mb good
Tuesday	IsoRainSwrsDay	Light rain shower	13 °C	2.7	8 nnw	80-100% 1015 mb good
Wednesday	IsoRainSwrsDay	Light rain shower	13 °C	2.7	2 wnw	80-100% 1015 mb good
Thursday	IsoRainSwrsDay	Light rain shower	13 °C	2.7	4 s	80-100% 1015 mb good
Friday	IsoRainSwrsDay	Light rain shower	13 °C	2.7	7 ssw	80-100% 1015 mb good
Saturday	IsoRainSwrsDay	Light rain shower	13 °C	2.7	15 nnw	80-100% 1015 mb good

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The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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