July in Amsterdam, like the rest of summer, bodes well and a host of festivals and seasonal events for visitors. Amsterdam’s popularity as a summer vacation destination means that the city will be more populated now than at other times of the year; Expect to see this reflected in attractions, restaurants, and coffee shops, as well as airports and train stations. But the influx of visitors doesn’t have to get in the way of fun; just allow extra time for travel and remember, wait times can often be overlooked with advance reservations or tickets.
Amsterdam weather in July
July is Amsterdam’s warmest month, optimal for days at the beach or on sunny cafe terraces, but keep your umbrella close by, as it is also the third rainiest month of the year. The sun rises early (before 6 am) and sets late (after 9:30 pm) at this time of year.
- Average High: 71 degrees Fahrenheit (21.7 degrees Celsius)
- Average Low: 53 degrees Fahrenheit (11.7 degrees Celsius)
- Average Precipitation: 3 inches (76.2 mm)
What to pack
When visiting in July, consider bringing a range of clothing. During the day, you can wear jeans and a T-shirt or dress, but a cashmere pashmina or poncho can be helpful for women, especially at night when temperatures drop. Pack comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes. Also, Amsterdam’s summer, with its humid days and city-wide waterways, is an ideal environment for mosquitoes. Prepare yourself with bug spray and an itch relief remedy.
July events in Amsterdam
July is packed with some of the most anticipated summer festivals and events of the year.
- Amsterdam Gay Pride: Amsterdam Pride returns to the queue at the end of July with a full program of both indoor and outdoor events: films, art exhibitions, theatrical performances, literary and sporting events, parties, and of course, the famous parade channel.
- Amsterdam International Fashion Week: Amsterdam’s biannual fashion week is the top event on the capital’s fashion calendar, and its ‘after hours’ events ensure plenty to see and do even beyond the runway.
- Amsterdam Roots Festival – This popular Amsterdam world music festival has been named the Best Music Festival of Time Out Amsterdam for its diverse array of international artists, brought together under a common annual theme.
- Comedytrain International Summer Festival – Dutch comedy company Comedytrain invites renowned English-speaking comedians to perform in an intimate comedy club setting at this English-language comedy event.
- Future Reggae Ruigoord Festival: The Ruigoord artists’ village takes on a Jamaican flavor when the Future Reggae Festival comes to town, with a general program and a children’s program for attendees. Free entry for children under 16 years old.
- Gay and Lesbian Summer Festival: This extended film festival culminates in a 10-movie marathon of the best LGBTQ movies of the year at the Rialto Cinema, amid the scandalous Amsterdam Pride festivities.
- Hortus Festival: Vintage Instruments in Picturesque Places is the theme of the Hortus Festival: a series of concerts for music from 1850 to 1950, performed on restored or replicated instruments, that travels between the Hortus Botanicus (Botanical Garden) in Amsterdam and its counterparts in Leiden, Utrecht and Haren.
- Julidans – International Contemporary Dance Summer Festival: Twelve days of contemporary dance by international newcomers and established acts alike, plus lectures, receptions and parties under the banner of ‘Julidans Inside Out’.
- Keti Koti Festival: On July 1, celebrate the abolition of slavery in the former Dutch colonies at this annual event in Amsterdam’s Oosterpark. Hear live music from the West Indies and South America, taste the flavors of Suriname and the West Indies, and explore the Caribbean market at this free festival.
- LiteSide Festival: The LiteSide Festival explores how Eastern cultures contribute to contemporary Western arts with three full days of live music, theater and dance performances, art exhibits, workshops, movies, debates, and dance parties.
- About the IJ Festival: This ‘site-specific’ summer theater festival focuses on the old NDSM Pier, accessible via the free GVB ferry service, where visitors can eat, drink, dance and watch over 25 performances .
- Robeco Summer Concerts – With an emphasis on classical music and jazz, Robeco Summer Concerts are more than just a series of performances: live interviews with musicians, a crash course in classical music, and a special summer restaurant are some of the other perks offered. offer.
- Vondelpark Open Air Theater – See up to three free performances, from theater, dance, cabaret and comedy to music, each week at the Vondelpark Open Air Theater, an Amsterdam institution.
July travel tips
- The high tourist season is in full effect: airfare and accommodation are more expensive than in the low season (September to March), and the most desirable hotels and hostels need to be booked well in advance.
- Tourist spots like the Anne Frank House and the attractions of the Museum Quarter have increased waiting times; Skip the lines with online tickets and / or the Amsterdam card.