Netherlands
Amsterdam in April: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Amsterdam in April is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 12 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
52/100 · #6
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#1
Sun
#5
Published best categories: none
Amsterdam · AprilPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 12 °C
- Average low
- 5 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
For your trip planning
April: the driest month, but cooler than May
In our series April is the driest month of the year in Amsterdam, with less precipitation than both March and May. It is milder than March, yet average highs and lows remain well below May, which brings more estimated sunshine. With cool evenings in the averages, a warm jacket belongs in the bag for city walks.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 9 | 3 | 12 | 53 | 3.3 | 86 | 4.3 | 37 |
| April (selected) | 12 | 5 | 10 | 44 | 5.2 | 82 | 3.8 | 52 |
| May | 16 | 9 | 12 | 60 | 6.5 | 80 | 3.8 | 59 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (52/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -15 | -3.5 °C | -2.4 °C | +1.8 | +8.9 mm | -1.9 h | +4.5 % | +0.5 m/s |
| May | +7 | +3.6 °C | +3.6 °C | +1.7 | +15.3 mm | +1.3 h | -1.7 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Amsterdam in April?
The average daily high is around 12 °C, with an average daily low of about 5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in April?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 44 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Amsterdam. April is not among them.