City comparison
Amsterdam vs London air quality
Live AQI comparison between Amsterdam and London. Data updates every 15 minutes.
Amsterdam and London differ by 2 AQI points right now. Amsterdam has cleaner air at this moment.
What drives air quality in Amsterdam and London
Amsterdam
Amsterdam often reports moderate overall air quality, yet street-level exposure varies by route and time of day. Nitrogen dioxide concentrations are higher near busy roads and tunnel access points, while quieter canal streets can remain noticeably cleaner. Regional airflow from surrounding urban and industrial areas also shifts background pollution levels.
London
London air quality changes quickly between boroughs because the city combines dense traffic routes, mixed housing, and major green corridors. Nitrogen dioxide is often highest near main roads, while finer particles spread more widely during still weather. Wind along the Thames can improve one district while leaving others under persistent urban haze.
Both cities are shaped by different combinations of traffic density, terrain, weather patterns, and seasonal events, which is why the same AQI band can feel different on the ground. Checking live readings rather than relying on reputation or past visits is the most reliable way to plan travel, exercise, or outdoor time between the two.
Live AQI from Open-Meteo (CAMS). Conditions change hourly — refresh for the latest readings. South African cities may show WAQI station data on their dedicated pages.