Anne Frank House Anne Frank Huis

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Anne Frank House
Photo: Jose A, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Located in Amsterdam, the Anne Frank House is a historic house museum and war memorial that opened in 1960. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the Netherlands.

Planning a visit

Amsterdam experiences rain throughout the year, with the highest frequency of rainy days occurring in January, November, and December, each seeing about 16 days of precipitation. Temperatures are mild, reaching daily highs of 20 °C in July and August, while winter months remain cool with highs around 5 °C or 6 °C. The nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, located 11 km away. The museum itself is situated 1 km from the center of Amsterdam. Those visiting the area can combine their visit with nearby landmarks. The Westerkerk is 0.1 km away, and the Royal Palace of Amsterdam is 0.5 km from the museum. Further options within 1 km include the Begijnhof, the Oude Kerk, and the Grachtengordel. Entry is by online tickets only, as the museum does not sell tickets at the door. Operating hours are generally 09:00 to 22:00 daily, though exceptions exist for specific dates. Adult admission is €16, with reduced rates of €7 for children aged 10 to 17 and €1 for children aged 0 to 9. The historic building is constructed from brick and wood and is not wheelchair accessible.

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C5691216182120181496
Average low, °C1135912141412952
Rainfall, mm8160704563718692921049689
Rainy days161313101111131213141716

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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