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Best Time to Visit Amsterdam
Amsterdam is best in spring (Apr-May) when tulips bloom and canals sparkle. Summer is warm and long, winter is cold and grey but has festive charm.
Best Months to Visit
Apr
10°C45mm5/5
May
14°C50mm4/5
Jun
17°C55mm4/5
Sep
16°C70mm3/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
3°
Jan
4°
Feb
7°
Mar
10°
Apr
14°
May
17°
Jun
19°
Jul
19°
Aug
16°
Sep
11°
Oct
7°
Nov
4°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
Off-SeasonTemp3°C / 37°F
Rain65mm
Crowds
National Tulip Day
Feb
Off-SeasonTemp4°C / 39°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
Carnival
Mar
ShoulderTemp7°C / 45°F
Rain55mm
Crowds
Keukenhof opens
Apr
PeakTemp10°C / 50°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
King's Day
Peak tulip season
May
PeakTemp14°C / 57°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
Liberation Day
Keukenhof ends
Jun
PeakTemp17°C / 63°F
Rain55mm
Crowds
Holland Festival
Long days
Jul
ShoulderTemp19°C / 66°F
Rain70mm
Crowds
North Sea Jazz
Aug
ShoulderTemp19°C / 66°F
Rain80mm
Crowds
Grachtenfestival
Pride
Sep
ShoulderTemp16°C / 61°F
Rain70mm
Crowds
Jordaan Festival
Oct
ShoulderTemp11°C / 52°F
Rain80mm
Crowds
Amsterdam Dance Event
Nov
Off-SeasonTemp7°C / 45°F
Rain85mm
Crowds
Sinterklaas arrives
Dec
ShoulderTemp4°C / 39°F
Rain75mm
Crowds
Christmas markets
Amsterdam Light Festival
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
Apr, May, Jun
- +Tulips!
- +Beautiful weather
- -Very busy
- -High prices
Shoulder Season
Mar, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec
- +Tulips starting
- +Warm
- -Variable weather
- -Tourist crowds
Off Season
Jan, Feb, Nov
- +Low prices
- +Budget rates
- -Cold
- -Cold and grey
Quick Facts — Amsterdam
Best Time
April – May (tulip season)
Language
Dutch / English
Currency
EUR (€)
Timezone
CET (UTC+1)
Avg Budget
$100–160/day
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