Amsterdam in April: a seasonal travel plan
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In april, the average daytime high is 12.4 °C and the night-time low is 5.5 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
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Selected month: April
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 12.4 °C
- Nighttime low
- 5.5 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 49.5 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 10.2
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 11.7 | 5.1 | 3.6 |
| Days 11–20 | 12.9 | 5.6 | 2.7 |
| From day 21 | 12.7 | 5.9 | 3.9 |
What this month is like
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In april, the average daytime high is 12.4 °C and the night-time low is 5.5 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
There are 10.2 wet days on average, with about 49.5 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
Average daylight is 13.9 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What to pack
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 9.4 °C, April — 12.4 °C, next month — 16.6 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 12.5, 10.2 and 11.1.
Things to do
Amsterdam is easiest to read through its canals: inside the ring lies the Centrum with Dam Square and the Jordaan, outside it the museum quarter and De Pijp. The centre works on foot, a bicycle replaces taxis, and trams connect the station with the outer districts.
Museumplein
The Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk stand together on Museumplein. Take one museum in the morning, eat in the park, and leave the second for another day: the galleries are large and the queues long.
Jordaan and the canals
Walk from the Westerkerk through the Jordaan to the Noordermarkt, where a market fills the square on Saturdays. Continue to the Brouwersgracht and take a boat from the landings near the Westerkerk if you want the city from the water.
Oost and the eastern docks
In Oost the old docks have become quays, cafés and the Oosterpark. Go from the Tropenmuseum along the Oostelijke Handelskade, then ride a tram back to the centre in the evening.
Where to stay
Centrum and Jordaan
The Centrum suits a first visit: Dam Square, the canals and the main sights are close and walkable. It is crowded in the evening, so for quiet nights look at the streets of the Jordaan behind the Prinsengracht.
De Pijp
De Pijp draws people for the Albert Cuyp market, its cafés and wide streets away from the tour groups. Museumplein is a quarter of an hour by tram, and in the evening the neighbourhood belongs to locals.
Noord
Noord sits across the IJ and connects to the centre by free ferry. It suits quiet stays in new waterside quarters, though museums and canals take a ferry ride and a walk to reach.
Getting to and around Amsterdam
Schiphol has frequent trains to Amsterdam Centraal, and the ride takes about fifteen minutes. In the city the bicycle, tram and metro carry most people; tram tickets are easiest on a card or in the app. Between the canal streets of the centre, walking is quicker than waiting for a vehicle.
Three days in Amsterdam
Canals and the Jordaan
Start at Dam Square, walk to the Westerkerk and on through the Jordaan to the Noordermarkt. Take a canal boat after lunch and spend the evening in the cafés along Haarlemmerstraat.
Museumplein and De Pijp
Choose the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum in the morning and rest in the Vondelpark at midday. Then head down to De Pijp for the Albert Cuyp market and dinner in a side street.
Eastern docks and Noord
Walk from Rembrandtplein through the Plantage to the Tropenmuseum. After lunch take the ferry to Noord and the Eye Film Museum, then return to the IJ quays for sunset.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0 | 2.3 | 80.6 | 15.6 | 8.3 |
| February | 7.0 | 2.3 | 70.8 | 12.7 | 9.9 |
| March | 9.4 | 3.3 | 59.4 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| April | 12.4 | 5.5 | 49.5 | 10.2 | 13.9 |
| May | 16.6 | 9.5 | 58.1 | 11.1 | 15.7 |
| June | 20.1 | 13.1 | 68.4 | 11.3 | 16.7 |
| July | 21.3 | 14.8 | 68.2 | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| August | 22.0 | 15.3 | 72.3 | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| September | 19.3 | 13.0 | 75.3 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| October | 14.9 | 9.7 | 82.5 | 14.2 | 10.7 |
| November | 10.0 | 5.8 | 86.5 | 16.5 | 8.8 |
| December | 7.2 | 3.9 | 79.2 | 15.7 | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Amsterdam: what is the temperature in April?
The average daytime high is 12.4 °C and the night-time low is 5.5 °C. Fit the main walking route into daylight hours; bring an extra layer for the evening.
How many days with precipitation are there in April?
On average, there are 10.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 49.5 mm. There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What should I pack for walks in April?
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 11.7 °C; 11–20 — 12.9 °C; 21 to month-end — 12.7 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in April?
The average is 13.9 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Amsterdam worth visiting in April?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 12.4 °C and nights around 5.5 °C work for you. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
What can I do in Amsterdam on a wet day in April?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Amsterdam in April?
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Average daylight is 13.9 hours.