01Weather
Amsterdam weather in February
Afternoons in February average 8.1 °C (47 °F) and nights cool to 2.6 °C (37 °F). The month brings about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over roughly 12 days. Compared with January it is 1.3 °C warmer; March is 2.6 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical February | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 12 °C / 54 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 3 °C / 38 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -2 °C / 28 °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) | 7.9 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 3.5 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 39 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest February day 2016–2025 | 18.2 °C / -9.7 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | 08:21 | 17:26 | 9.1 h |
| 15 February | 07:56 | 17:53 | 10.0 h |
| 28 February | 07:28 | 18:17 | 10.8 h |
Daylight grows by about 102 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Amsterdam).
03Crowds
How busy Amsterdam is in February
quiet The main sights are quiet in February. What drives it:
- Dutch spring school holidays in late February
- museum queues at their shortest
04Public holidays
Public holidays in February 2027
No public holidays in Netherlands fall in February, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Amsterdam in February
No major recurring events fall in February.
07Packing
What to pack for Amsterdam in February
- a winter coat, gloves and a hat
- thermal layer for early mornings
- waterproof shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- gloves: frost on about 8 mornings
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
February is the coldest month, with afternoons around 7 °C and a real chance of a cold snap below freezing. Dutch spring school holidays fall in the second half of the month, rotating by region, and bring domestic families to NEMO and the Artis zoo, but international crowds are at their lowest of the year. Museums and the brown cafés are the natural refuge, and hotel prices stay at winter levels.
Daylight grows quickly, from about nine hours to over ten and a half, and the first crocuses appear in the Vondelpark by month-end. Carnival is celebrated in the Catholic south of the Netherlands, not in Amsterdam, so the city stays calm. It is the best month for the Rijksmuseum without a queue, and the last chance for winter rates before Keukenhof opens in late March and the spring season begins.
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 February? See the best time to visit Amsterdam.
10Elsewhere
February in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in February | 9 °C | 11 |
| Paris in February | 10 °C | 11 |
| Copenhagen in February | 5 °C | – |
| Prague in February | 7 °C | 7 |
| Dublin in February | 10 °C | 13 |
| Venice in February | 10 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Amsterdam in February: your questions
Is February a good time to visit Amsterdam?
February is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Amsterdam. Daytime highs average 8 °C (47 °F), rain falls on about 12 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in February?
Expect cold days around 8 °C (47 °F) and nights near 3 °C (37 °F). One February in ten brings afternoons above 12 °C, and one in ten stays below 3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in February?
February brings about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over roughly 12 days, which is showery by Amsterdam standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 39 percent.
What should I wear in Amsterdam in February?
Pack a winter coat, gloves and a hat, thermal layer for early mornings, waterproof shoes.
Is Amsterdam crowded in February?
The main sights are quiet in February. Main drivers: Dutch spring school holidays in late February; museum queues at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Amsterdam in February?
Around the middle of February the sun sets at about 17:53 and rises at 07:56, giving 10.0 hours of daylight.