Best time to visit Amsterdam

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Spring is the classic time, but book early for tulip season.

Amsterdam month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	6°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	6°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Mixed	10°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Tulip season
April	Mixed	13°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	King’s Day, Tulip season
May	Good	17°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Tulip season
June	Good	20°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Good	22°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Good	22°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
September	Good	19°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Poor	14°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
November	Poor	10°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	7°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–

Flights to Amsterdam are usually cheapest in January–February and November. The catch: January and November are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in April–July, so book early.

Amsterdam has more bicycles than people.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?

The best time to visit Amsterdam is May–August. Spring is the classic time, but book early for tulip season.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Amsterdam?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–February and November, when demand is lowest.

When is Amsterdam busiest?

Amsterdam is busiest in April–July.

What is the weather like in Amsterdam?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C, and January the coolest at 6°C. The wettest period is August–January.