What to expect in Amsterdam in April
April is a strong choice for Amsterdam: 14° / 5°, with the biggest crowds of the year and premium prices.
Amsterdam weather in April
Typical conditions in Amsterdam during April, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 14°C 57°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 5°C 41°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 40/100 |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 14°C with lows near 5°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Amsterdam — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run high season this month: premium prices.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 14°C by day and about 5°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
This is peak pricing for Amsterdam. Expect to pay a premium on flights and accommodation, and to book considerably further ahead than usual. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 15% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for King's Day, Tulip Season at Keukenhof while you’re there.
- King's Day — Nationwide birthday party for the king fills streets and canals with orange-clad crowds and flea markets.
- Tulip Season at Keukenhof — Keukenhof gardens and surrounding bulb fields burst into color across millions of blooming tulips.
Amsterdam in April compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 7° / 1° | Low | $ | 58 |
| March | 11° / 3° | Moderate | $ | 54 |
| April · This month | 14° / 5° | High | $$$ | 38 |
| May | 17° / 8° | High | $$ | 48 |
| June | 20° / 11° | High | $$$ | 47 |
These months score higher for Amsterdam on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in April
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in April.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated August 2026
