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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands

Amsterdam in April

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Amsterdam are May, June, July and August. In April, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
11°C
Rainfall
32 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In April, Amsterdam is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 11°C with about 32mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Amsterdam in April

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde
Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Magna Plaza
The former Amsterdam Main Post Office, now the Magna Plaza shopping centre, is a monumental building located at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was built
Hotel Die Port van Cleve
Hotel Die Port van Cleve is a historical 4-star hotel on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam. The hotel is situated in the centre of Amsterdam, immediately north of the Magna
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
The Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal is a street in the centre of Amsterdam. The street runs north-south without intersecting major streets other than the intersection with Raadhuisstraat a
A Garden of Glass
A Garden of Glass refers to a stained glass window in the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, designed and installed for the silver jubilee of Queen Beatrix in 2005, by the artist Marc Mulders
Local food tour of Amsterdam
Taste the signature dishes of Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam in April: FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Amsterdam's best months are generally May, June, July and August.

What is the weather like in Amsterdam in April?+

Expect average temperatures around 11°C. Rainfall averages about 32mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Amsterdam in April?+

Based on the typical April weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Amsterdam in April?+

Popular things to do include Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde, Magna Plaza, Hotel Die Port van Cleve and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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