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Amsterdam weather in April (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Amsterdam in April? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Amsterdam includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Amsterdam in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 181 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amsterdam climate page with graphs.

 

Amsterdam, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 181 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 39%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in April

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Amsterdam.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.