Amsterdam Weather in April

April weather

Amsterdam feels cool and changeable in April. Days reach about 13°C, but mornings and evenings can feel chilly, and rain falls on around nine days. There's more daylight than in March, so you've got time for a canal walk after visiting the Rijksmuseum. April is drier than May, though showers can still interrupt a long bike ride.

The weather suits museums, canal cruises and wandering the Jordaan between showers. For a beach day or a long cycle through the polders, conditions can feel too cool and unsettled. If you're visiting with children, plan a museum or café stop near the canals for a rainy spell.

Events and tulips

King's Day brings street parties, flea markets and orange outfits across the city in late April. It's a fun time to join in, but central streets and canals get very crowded. Public transport can be disrupted, so don't count on crossing town quickly that day.

Tulip season is another spring draw. You'll see displays around Amsterdam, while Keukenhof gardens are an easy day trip for larger flower fields. Book a timed visit there if you're going; the spring season is short and popular.

Crowds and useful tips

April sits between quieter winter and the busier summer months, but tulips and school holidays make it a lively time to visit. Prices can rise around King's Day and peak tulip weeks, while other parts of the month are usually less pressured than summer. For a calmer stay, avoid the city centre during the King's Day street parties.

At Keukenhof, take the direct bus from Europaplein rather than travelling back through Centraal Station. It's a handy route when the city centre is full of party crowds.