Month guide · Amsterdam · Netherlands
Amsterdam in April
What April is really like in Amsterdam: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Amsterdam. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Tulip season and King's Day make April one of the busiest and most expensive months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Amsterdam: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:38
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Bulb season, King's Day and Liberation Day, with mild, changeable weather and the year's highest prices in late April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- King's Day — citywide street party and flea markets (27 April, or 26 April when the 27th is a Sunday)
- Tulip fields in bloom around Lisse (usually mid-to-late April)
- National Museum Weekend (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Old Centre
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Built in the 17th century as the city hall, the Royal Palace on Dam Square is still used by the Dutch royal family for state occasions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Experience · De Pijp
Heineken Experience
Book online for a lower price and a time slot, and combine it with the Albert Cuyp Market a few minutes away.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Food
Museum · Old Centre
Our Lord in the Attic
Behind a 17th-century canal-house façade in the Red Light District hides a complete Catholic church built across the attics of three houses, at a time when Catholics could not worship openly.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Museum · Old Centre
Rembrandt House Museum
Pair it with the Waterlooplein flea market outside and the nearby Jewish Cultural Quarter.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 5°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?
One of the best months to visit Amsterdam, with 3 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?
It is one of the best months to visit Amsterdam. Tulip season and King's Day make April one of the busiest and most expensive months.
+How warm is Amsterdam in April?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.