Amsterdam Science Park

Park University and research campus in northeast Amsterdam

Research and university campus east of central Amsterdam hosting University of Amsterdam institutes, startups and conference facilities; it draws students, researchers and public science events.

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Amsterdam Science Park is a concentrated science and research campus in the Amsterdam-Oost district that brings together university buildings, national research institutes and technology companies on a shared site.

The park hosts laboratory and office buildings, collaborative facilities and a growing cluster of knowledge-based firms; it is served by its own railway station which connects the campus to central Amsterdam and regional public transport.

Developed to concentrate research, higher-education facilities and innovation infrastructure, the park is a focal point for scientific collaboration and startups linked to the University of Amsterdam and national research organisations.

It sits east of Amsterdam’s city centre in the Watergraafsmeer/Science Park neighbourhood and is easily reached by public transport from Amsterdam Centraal and surrounding districts.

  • Campus character: The area is a dedicated science and business campus combining university faculties, research institutes and technology companies in one precinct.

What to See #

  • University and research buildings: The university and research campus area hosting laboratories, institute buildings, start-ups and shared facilities belonging to the University of Amsterdam and partner organisations.
  • Science Park station: Amsterdam Science Park railway station, which provides direct public-transport access to the campus from central Amsterdam and surrounding districts.
Amsterdam Science Park
Science Park Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
52.3550, 4.9559

How to Get to Amsterdam Science Park #

Take tram 14 or metro line M54 to Science Park station; cycling from central Amsterdam takes about 20-30 minutes via designated bike lanes. There is limited visitor parking on site.

Tips for Visiting Amsterdam Science Park #

  • Check event calendars - Science Park hosts public lectures and festivals that can be intriguing for visitors.
  • The campus is best explored by bike; bike lanes connect to Amsterdam's city network.
  • If visiting labs or institutes, arrange appointments in advance - many research buildings are not open to casual visitors.

Best Time to Visit Amsterdam Science Park #

Spring and autumn are lively times on campus; indoor hours depend on individual institutes.

Spring
April-June · 6-18°C
Campus gardens awaken; pleasant weather for walking between institutes.
Autumn
September-October · 8-16°C
Academic year activity resumes and public events often restart.

Weather & Climate near Amsterdam Science Park #

Climate

Amsterdam Science Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (868 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 18°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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