Amsterdam or London in June?
On climate data, London comes out ahead overall in June. See the per-criterion details below.
AmsterdamPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0
LondonPhoto: Colin · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in June
| Criterion | Amsterdam | London |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| Average daily low | 12 °C | 10 °C |
| Rainy days | 12 rainy days (est.) | 11 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 80 % | 78 % |
Winner by travel type
Amsterdam or London in June: the short answer
In June, London comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Amsterdam 68/100 vs London 74/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on June as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Amsterdam averages a climate score of 46/100, London 52/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in June, side by side
The average daily high is about 19 °C in Amsterdam and 20 °C in London — warmer in London. Average daily lows are around 12 °C versus 10 °C.
On rain, Amsterdam sees about 12 rainy days in June and London about 11 — drier in London. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Amsterdam records roughly 159 rainy days and London about 142 — the drier of the two overall is London. At their sunniest, Amsterdam reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and London about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Amsterdam is at its best in June, July, August and September, while London peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the June scores for each travel style:
City breaks: London scores higher in June (Amsterdam 82 vs London 87).
Active & hiking: London scores higher in June (Amsterdam 77 vs London 80).
Family: London scores higher in June (Amsterdam 49 vs London 59).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In June, London leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, London carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.