Month guide · Amsterdam · Netherlands
Amsterdam in February
What February is really like in Amsterdam: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Massimo Catarinella, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.8 hours of daylight. One of the quietest months, with occasional frost; good for museums and brown cafés.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Amsterdam: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (6°C (43°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:56
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:53
- Daylight
- About 9.8 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, grey and dark by mid-afternoon, but the Light Festival, festive markets and quiet museums make up for it.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Chinese New Year celebrations around the Nieuwmarkt (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Oosterdok
NEMO Science Museum
Renzo Piano's green copper building rises like a ship's bow over the IJ tunnel, with five floors of hands-on science exhibits for children of all ages.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Views
- Architecture
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 7°C, lows near 1°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Amsterdam?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Amsterdam in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Amsterdam?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the quietest months, with occasional frost; good for museums and brown cafés.
+How warm is Amsterdam in February?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.