London vs Amsterdam

London and Amsterdam are closely matched in August. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

London sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Amsterdam is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in August. Amsterdam receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

London reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Amsterdam averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

London receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Amsterdam sees 84 mm over 13 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 3 rain days and 23 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.