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Best Time to Visit Amsterdam

Month-by-month weather, crowds, costs, and activities — find your perfect travel window.

Best months Spring and autumn
Shoulder seasons typically offer the best balance of pleasant weather, manageable crowds, and reasonable prices.
Jan1–6°CFeb1–7°CMar3–10°CAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
<5° 5–12° 12–18° 18–24° 24–30° 30°+ Recommended months

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Amsterdam Month by Month

MonthTemperatureRainy DaysCrowdsBudget / DayBest For
January1–6°C12 daysLow€95–145Museums, Light Festival & Brown Cafés
February1–7°C11 daysVery Low€95–145Museums, Day Trips & Value
March3–10°C10 daysLow-Medium€100–155Early Bulbs, Parks & Quiet Museums
April Best
May Best
June Best
July
August
September Best
October
November
December

Choosing when to visit Amsterdam can make or break your trip. Weather, crowds, prices, and local events all vary dramatically across the year.

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