Monthly climate guide
Amsterdam weather in April
April in Amsterdam is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and night-time lows near 6°C (42°F). The month usually brings about 38 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than March and 3°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Good walking weather for combining Jordaan District and Rijksmuseum in one day.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 65%.
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Amsterdam.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 43% less rain than Amsterdam's average.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
13°C
55°F
Avg low
6°C
42°F
Rainfall
38 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
65%
cloud · often cloudy
Amsterdam weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 2°C / 35°F | 74 mm | 91% | 79% |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 1°C / 34°F | 58 mm | 89% | 74% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 3°C / 37°F | 47 mm | 86% | 69% |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 42°F | 38 mm | 80% | 65% |
| May | 16°C / 62°F | 9°C / 49°F | 52 mm | 79% | 66% |
| June | 19°C / 67°F | 13°C / 55°F | 72 mm | 79% | 71% |
| July | 21°C / 70°F | 15°C / 58°F | 76 mm | 78% | 69% |
| August | 21°C / 71°F | 15°C / 59°F | 78 mm | 79% | 67% |
| September | 19°C / 65°F | 12°C / 54°F | 67 mm | 81% | 66% |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 9°C / 49°F | 82 mm | 86% | 73% |
| November | 10°C / 49°F | 6°C / 42°F | 66 mm | 91% | 77% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 4°C / 39°F | 86 mm | 92% | 81% |
What to pack for April
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?
Our Amsterdam guide recommends: April for tulip season, or May to September for the mildest, driest weather.
Book Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum tickets online well in advance — both regularly sell out, especially in summer.
Best time to visit Amsterdam →Other Netherlands cities in April
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Amsterdam in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?
April is a reasonable time for Amsterdam: highs around 13°C and about 38 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Amsterdam in April?
Average highs are about 13°C (55°F) and average lows about 6°C (42°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in April?
Amsterdam typically gets around 38 mm of rain in April — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
April for tulip season, or May to September for the mildest, driest weather.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Amsterdam (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.