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Amsterdam in April
Amsterdam sees its driest month, with just 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain, highs of 55°F (13°C) and lows of 42°F (6°C).
It scores 73/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 55°F (13°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 42°F (6°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.6 in (40 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (8°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 57/100 in March to 73/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep window our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Amsterdam in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Jordaan and the Canal Ring
UNESCO-listed canals and lanes of gabled houses and small shops.
Café 't Smalle
Brown café on a canal with a waterside terrace.
Why now April scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Anne Frank House
The hidden annex where Anne Frank wrote her diary.
Brouwerij 't IJ
Brewery tap next to the De Gooyer windmill.
Foodhallen
Food hall in an old tram depot with dozens of stalls.
Nearby in April
- Ghent in April~104 mi · highs 58°F, 1.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Brussels in April~107 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Bruges in April~107 mi · highs 57°F, 1.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cologne in April~132 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amsterdam in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 73/100 against a best of 84 in May – September. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep window our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends.
How cold is Amsterdam in April?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in April?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.6 in (828 mm).
What should I pack for Amsterdam in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Amsterdam
Routes in season in April
- Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail Apr – Jun, Sep
Planning Amsterdam in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.