April in Amsterdam averages highs of 13 °C (55 °F) and lows of 5 °C (41 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 13 h 51 min of daylight.
April weather in Amsterdam at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?
Tough month: cold and some rain. April is usually high season in Amsterdam: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Fri 3 Apr: Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) public holiday
- Sun 5 Apr: Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag) public holiday
- Mon 6 Apr: Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag) public holiday
- Mon 27 Apr: King's Day (Koningsdag) public holiday
- King's Day on 27 April: the whole city turns orange event
- Tulip season: Keukenhof gardens are open from about mid-March to mid-May event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Amsterdam in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Canal Ring walk or boat — Jordaan and the Nine Streets outdoors
- Vondelpark — rent a bike outdoors
- Amsterdam-Noord — free ferry, A'DAM Lookout outdoors
- Rijksmuseum — Rembrandt and Vermeer indoors
- Anne Frank House — tickets release online, book early indoors
- Van Gogh Museum — timed tickets indoors
Where to stay: Canal Ring or Jordaan for beauty; De Pijp, Oud-West or Oost for better value.
What to pack for Amsterdam in April
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 5 °C (41 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Amsterdam costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €75–180 | €210–450 |
Excluding flights. April is usually high season in Amsterdam: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 14° / 5° | 7 | Tough month |
| Paris | 16° / 6° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Berlin | 14° / 4° | 6 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?
By the numbers, April is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 13 °C (55 °F) and about 9 rainy days. April is usually high season in Amsterdam: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are June, September.
How warm is Amsterdam in April?
Average highs are 13 °C (55 °F) and lows 5 °C (41 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in April?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 59 mm in total. It is the 3rd driest month of the year in Amsterdam.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.