When to go · Edam
Edam, month by month
The best months for Edam: Apr, May, Jun, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (busiest, cheese-market crowds), Dec–Feb (short days, some closures).6 °C / 1 °C, 12 rain days43 °F / 34 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (busiest, cheese-market crowds), Dec–Feb (short days, some closures).6 °C / 0 °C, 10 rain days43 °F / 32 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep). Across Netherlands: Keukenhof opens around the third week; early tulips and crocuses; changeable weather.10 °C / 2 °C, 10 rain days50 °F / 36 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGreatInside Edam's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep.14 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain days57 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Edam's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep.18 °C / 8 °C, 9 rain days64 °F / 46 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JuneGreatInside Edam's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep.20 °C / 11 °C, 9 rain days68 °F / 52 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (busiest, cheese-market crowds), Dec–Feb (short days, some closures).22 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days72 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (busiest, cheese-market crowds), Dec–Feb (short days, some closures).22 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days72 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Edam's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep.19 °C / 10 °C, 11 rain days66 °F / 50 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep). Across Netherlands: Autumn storms begin; Amsterdam Dance Event mid-month fills hotels.15 °C / 7 °C, 12 rain days59 °F / 45 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep). Across Netherlands: Grey and wet; Sinterklaas arrives mid-month with parades.10 °C / 4 °C, 13 rain days50 °F / 39 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (busiest, cheese-market crowds), Dec–Feb (short days, some closures).7 °C / 2 °C, 13 rain days45 °F / 36 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium