Season guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Prinsjesdag in September, then wetter, windier weather and quieter museums. Expect highs up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 36 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 5°C (41°F) to 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 36
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F) to 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 19°C (66°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 11 | 12.6 h | 3/5 |
| October | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 12 | 10.5 h | 2/5 |
| November | 10°C (50°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 13 | 8.7 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 15°C (59°F) against a yearly 14°C (57°F), and 36 of the year's roughly 129 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Prinsjesdag — the King's speech opening the parliamentary year (third Tuesday of September)
- November: Sinterklaas arrival celebrations (usually mid-November)
Good choices for autumn
Historic site · Centrum and the Hofvijver
Gevangenpoort
The Prison Gate, a medieval gatehouse by the Hofvijver, served as a prison for centuries; Cornelis de Witt was held here before he and his brother Johan were killed by a mob in 1672.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Mariahoeve
Louwman Museum
The museum is outside the centre near the Clingendael estate, so allow time for a tram, bus or bike ride each way.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Gallery · Wassenaar
Museum Voorlinden
A modern-art museum on a country estate in neighbouring Wassenaar, with permanent works such as Ron Mueck's giant Couple under an Umbrella, James Turrell's Skyspace and Leandro Erlich's swimming pool installation, plus gardens by Piet Oudolf and dune walks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Outdoors
- Couples
Museum · Centrum and the Hofvijver
Mauritshuis
Go at opening time or in the last hour, when Girl with a Pearl Earring has the smallest crowd.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Statenkwartier
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Housed in a 1935 building by H.P.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Day trips in autumn
- Rotterdam (About 25 minutes by train) — Rotterdam's modern skyline, the Markthal, the Cube Houses, the Erasmus Bridge and Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen make a strong contrast to The Hague.
- Keukenhof (About 45–60 minutes by train and bus) — Keukenhof's spring gardens near Lisse show millions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, usually from late March to mid-May, with the bulb fields flowering around it.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit The Hague?
Yes: September is among the best months. Prinsjesdag in September, then wetter, windier weather and quieter museums.
+What is the weather like in The Hague in autumn?
Highs of up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 36 rainy days over the season.