Best time to visit · The Hague · Netherlands
The best time to visit The Hague
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit The Hague is May to September, when the beach pavilions are open, terraces are busy and the sea is at its warmest. April adds tulips at nearby Keukenhof and the bulb fields. Winter is quiet, grey and lower-priced, and ideal for the Mauritshuis and Kunstmuseum.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–September
- Shoulder season
- April and October
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 22°C (72°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 6°C (43°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~13 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–March and November
Seasons
The Hague has a mild maritime climate: cool, damp winters, mild summers moderated by the North Sea, rain spread through the year and frequent wind at the coast.
March–May
Spring
Bulb fields and Keukenhof nearby, King's Day and the first beach-pavilion days.
June–August
Summer
Mild days, busy beaches, herring season and outdoor events, with frequent showers.
September–November
Autumn
Prinsjesdag in September, then wetter, windier weather and quieter museums.
December–February
Winter
Cold, damp and dark but lower-priced, with uncrowded museums and bracing beach walks.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 1°C | 12 | 7°C | 8.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 7°C | 1°C | 10 | 6°C | 9.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 10°C | 3°C | 11 | 6°C | 11.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 13°C | 5°C | 9 | 8°C | 13.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 17°C | 9°C | 9 | 11°C | 15.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 20°C | 12°C | 9 | 15°C | 16.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 22°C | 14°C | 10 | 17°C | 16.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 22°C | 14°C | 10 | 18°C | 14.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 19°C | 12°C | 11 | 17°C | 12.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 15°C | 8°C | 12 | 14°C | 10.5 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 10°C | 5°C | 13 | 11°C | 8.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 13 | 8°C | 7.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | New Year's dive — a mass plunge into the North Sea at Scheveningen (1 January) |
| March | Keukenhof spring gardens open nearby (usually from late March) |
| April | King's Day — street markets and parties (27 April) |
| May | Tong Tong Fair — Indo-Dutch festival of food and culture (usually late spring) |
| June | Vlaggetjesdag — Flag Day herring festival in Scheveningen harbour (usually June) |
| September | Prinsjesdag — the King's speech opening the parliamentary year (third Tuesday of September) |
| November | Sinterklaas arrival celebrations (usually mid-November) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–March and November, and the sights are quietest in January–March and October–November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit The Hague?
The best time to visit The Hague is May to September, when the beach pavilions are open, terraces are busy and the sea is at its warmest. April adds tulips at nearby Keukenhof and the bulb fields. Winter is quiet, grey and lower-priced, and ideal for the Mauritshuis and Kunstmuseum.
+When are hotel prices lowest in The Hague?
Usually in January–March and November. Cold, grey and windy, but museums are quiet and hotel rates are low outside conference weeks.
+What is the rainiest month in The Hague?
November, with about 13 days of rain on average.
+How hot does The Hague get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F).