Best Time To Visit Amsterdam > Weather, Temperature & Season

What is the best time to visit Amsterdam?

The best time to visit Amsterdam is from mid-March to September. During this period, the city enjoys mild to warm temperatures ranging from 8°C to 22°C, longer daylight hours, and a vibrant atmosphere filled with tulip blooms, outdoor festivals, and canal-side cafés. March to May, in spring, brings blooming flowers and fewer crowds, while summer is perfect for enjoying bike rides, music events, and terrace dining. September (early autumn) still retains pleasant weather and thinner crowds, making it another great time to visit. Winters (October to February) are colder, with temperatures between 0°C and 8°C, but the city transforms into a festive retreat with light shows, holiday markets, and off-season travel deals.

June to August (Peak Season - Summer): The peak travel season in Amsterdam is during June, July, and August, when the temperatures range between 17°C and 22°C, and daylight stretches well into the evening. These are the best months to enjoy boat rides along the canals, open-air music festivals like Awakenings and Dekmantel, and lively terraces buzzing with locals and tourists. However, this is also the most expensive time to visit, with higher hotel prices and longer queues at top attractions like the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum. Advance bookings are essential.

March to May and September (Shoulder Season - Spring/Autumn): Amsterdam’s shoulder seasons—March to May and September—are some of the most rewarding times to visit. Spring temperatures range from 3°C in March to around 17°C in May, while September maintains pleasant highs of around 18°C. April stands out with tulips in full bloom and flower markets like Bloemenmarkt burst with color, and the iconic Keukenhof Gardens near Lisse reach their peak. In May, crowds grow but aren’t overwhelming.

October to February (Off Season - Autumn/Winter): The off-season in Amsterdam runs from October through February, with average temperatures dipping from 10°C in October to 0°C in January. This period brings fewer tourists, reduced accommodation prices, and a peaceful charm to the city. Although snow is rare, it occasionally transforms the city into a postcard-worthy scene. January and February are the quietest and cheapest months to visit; however, they are a bit colder and grey. Snowfall is relatively rare and usually light.

Monthly Weather in Amsterdam

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	9°/ 4°	6 days
February	9°/ 4°	17 days
March	10°/ 3°	6 days
April	17°/ 6°	2 days
May	16°/ 8°	4 days
June	22°/ 13°	10 days
July	23°/ 14°	6 days
August	23°/ 15°	7 days
September	19°/ 11°	13 days
October	15°/ 9°	12 days
November	9°/ 4°	11 days
December	8°/ 4°	10 days

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Events in Amsterdam

King's Day

27th April

The birthday of the monarch is traditionally celebrated with a lot of excitement in Amsterdam - as in all of The Netherlands. The whole country becomes a delightful shade of orange as everyone brings (Read More)out their orange clothes today. Everyone comes out on the streets to shop, eat and party, with some of the largest flea markets in the world appearing in Amsterdam. People start partying from the eve of the King's day, and the carnival continues till the entire of the day till late night. There are public performances in a lot of parks, for the Vondelpark in Amsterdam.