Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
The Oude Kerk is a Holland gothic brick church building and museum dedicated to Saint Nicholas. It is a Rijksmonument and the 23rd most looked-up sight in the Netherlands. This brick building is located in Amsterdam and currently houses the kunstmuseum Oude Kerk.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 20 °C and daily lows are 14 °C. April is one of the drier months, with about 45 mm of rain. October is the wettest month with 104 mm of rain. January is the coldest month, with a high of 5 °C and a low of 1 °C. The site is 1 km from the capital and the nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which is 12 km away.
The church can be combined with visits to the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, which is 0.5 km away, or the Anne Frank House, which is 1.0 km away. Other nearby locations include Amsterdam Centraal station, 0.6 km away, the Begijnhof at 0.8 km, and the Portuguese Synagogue at 0.9 km. The church is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:30. An admission fee is required and wheelchair access is available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 60 | 70 | 45 | 63 | 71 | 86 | 92 | 92 | 104 | 96 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
