01Weather
Amsterdam weather in April
Afternoons in April average 13.9 °C (57 °F) and nights cool to 5.9 °C (43 °F). The month brings about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain spread over roughly 7 days. Compared with March it is 3.2 °C warmer; May is 4.2 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 20 °C / 68 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 9 °C / 49 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 2 °C / 35 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.5 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 0.2 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 24 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 26.8 °C / -1.7 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 07:14 | 20:14 | 13.0 h |
| 15 April | 06:42 | 20:38 | 13.9 h |
| 30 April | 06:11 | 21:04 | 14.9 h |
Daylight grows by about 114 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Amsterdam).
03Crowds
How busy Amsterdam is in April
very busy The main sights are very busy in April. What drives it:
- King's Day on 27 April
- tulip season
- Easter weekend
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2027 | King's Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Amsterdam in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| King's Day (Koningsdag) | 27 April, citywide street party | national |
07Packing
What to pack for Amsterdam in April
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April is tulip month and the most expensive of the year. King's Day on 27 April turns the whole city orange with street markets, boat parties on every canal and a million visitors; hotels are booked out months ahead and the trams stop in the centre. Easter adds a second peak if it falls in April. Keukenhof is at its best from mid-April, and the bulb fields around Lisse are in full colour.
Weather swings between warm sunshine and cold showers in the same afternoon, with highs around 14 °C. The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House all need bookings weeks ahead for the second half of the month. If King's Day is not the point of your trip, avoid 26 to 28 April entirely: prices triple and the centre is impassable. Early April, before the Easter and tulip crowds, is a good compromise with the gardens already open.
09Compare
Amsterdam month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 8 °C | 3 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 14 °C | 6 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| May | 18 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 22 °C | 13 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| July | 22 °C | 15 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 23 °C | 15 °C | 12 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 20 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 15 °C | 10 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 5 °C | 13 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 8 °C | 3 °C | 14 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Amsterdam.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in April | 14 °C | 7 |
| Paris in April | 16 °C | 10 |
| Copenhagen in April | 11 °C | – |
| Prague in April | 15 °C | 9 |
| Dublin in April | 13 °C | 11 |
| Venice in April | 17 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Amsterdam in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?
April is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Amsterdam. Daytime highs average 14 °C (57 °F), rain falls on about 7 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in April?
Expect cool days around 14 °C (57 °F) and nights near 6 °C (43 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 20 °C, and one in ten stays below 9 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in April?
April brings about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over roughly 7 days, which is fairly dry by Amsterdam standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 24 percent.
What should I wear in Amsterdam in April?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Amsterdam crowded in April?
The main sights are very busy in April. Main drivers: King's Day on 27 April; tulip season; Easter weekend.
What time does it get dark in Amsterdam in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 20:38 and rises at 06:42, giving 13.9 hours of daylight.