Population: 725,000

Elevation: Below sea level, but protected from flooding by an extensive network of dikes and drainage canals.

Time Zone: When it is noon in Amsterdam, it is 6AM in New York City.

Annual Temperature Range

When to Visit: Weather-wise, the best months for sightseeing are April, May, June, September, and October. The maritime climate of the Netherlands is very changeable, though, and during these months expect weather ranging from cool to pleasant to wet and windy to hot and sometimes humid. Winters in Amsterdam can be very cold from December through February and March.