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Built for wind, drizzle, cobbles and bike lanes. Amsterdam is casual — nobody dresses up, but everyone layers.

Climate: Mild but wet year-round: 38–45°F in winter, 65–72°F in summer, and rain any month. Expect wind off the IJ that makes it feel 10 degrees colder — layer three thin pieces rather than one thick coat.
Spring & autumn: March–May and September–October swing between sun and downpour in the same hour. Waterproof shoes matter more than a heavy coat.
Canal Ring & Jordaan: Narrow bridges, uneven brick, and steep staircases in old buildings. Flat shoes and a soft-sided bag you can carry up a near-ladder staircase.
Museumplein: Long indoor days — dress in layers you can strip off. Bag size limits at the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum: bring a small bag so you skip the cloakroom queue.
De Pijp & Albert Cuyp: Market days mean cash-friendly small stalls and crowds. Keep your bag zipped in front, and bring a tote for cheese and stroopwafels.
Amsterdam Noord: The free ferry deck is windy and exposed — hood up, hat on. Evenings at NDSM get chilly fast even in July.
Red Light District at night: Busy and generally safe, but crowded and loud. Wear a bag that closes, skip flashy jewelry, and walk the lit main streets back.
Bike lanes: If you rent a bike, pack a light with you or use one with a working lamp — police fine unlit bikes after dark. Long coats and scarves catch in wheels; tuck them in.

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