Month guide · Amsterdam · Netherlands
Amsterdam in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 8.6 hours of daylight. Wet and windy with short days, but Museumnacht, Sinterklaas and the Light Festival bring evening events.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 8.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Amsterdam: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:02
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:49
- Daylight
- About 8.6 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September days, Amsterdam Dance Event and autumn colour, turning wet and windy by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Museumnacht — museums open until late (usually early November)
- Sinterklaas arrival parade (usually mid-November)
- Amsterdam Light Festival begins (late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Canal Ring
Canal Ring walk
Walk at dusk, when lights come on in the canal houses and reflect in the water.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
Experience · Canal Ring
Canal cruise
An hour on a canal boat passes the Golden Bend, the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) over the Amstel and the harbour front, with commentary on the history of the canal houses.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
- Iconic
Neighbourhood · Jordaan
The Jordaan
Visit on a Saturday morning for the Noordermarkt and the Lindengracht market, then sit outside a brown café.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Couples
- Shopping
- Photo spot
Park · Museum Quarter
Vondelpark
Amsterdam's best-known park stretches about 1.5 km west from near Leidseplein, with ponds, a rose garden, playgrounds and cafés.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 13 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Amsterdam?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 3 notable events 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 November a good time to visit Amsterdam?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and windy with short days, but Museumnacht, Sinterklaas and the Light Festival bring evening events.
+How warm is Amsterdam in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.