Month guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in April
What April is really like in The Hague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Roel Wijnants, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Tulip season in the bulb fields and terraces opening on sunny days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in The Hague: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 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 06:46
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:40
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea
- 8°C (46°F)
Spring (March–May). Bulb fields and Keukenhof nearby, King's Day and the first beach-pavilion days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- King's Day — street markets and parties (27 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.
Museum · Mariahoeve
Louwman Museum
A private collection of several hundred historic cars, from early steam carriages and 19th-century motor cars to racing cars and cars of film stars and royalty, displayed in a purpose-built museum near the Clingendael estate.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Garden · Mariahoeve
Japanese Garden at Clingendael
Visit on a weekday morning during the spring opening, usually from late April to June.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Theme park · Statenkwartier
Madurodam
A miniature park of Dutch landmarks at 1:25 scale, from Amsterdam's canal houses and the Rijksmuseum to Schiphol, the Delta Works and the Port of Rotterdam, with interactive models children can operate.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- Outdoors
Beach · Scheveningen Bad
Scheveningen beach and pier
Ride the ferris wheel at sunset for views along the coast and back towards the city.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 5°C and 9 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 The Hague?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
The Hague in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit The Hague?
It is a shoulder-season month. Tulip season in the bulb fields and terraces opening on sunny days.
+How warm is The Hague in April?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in The Hague in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.