Weather in Amsterdam in April

How April compares

April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Amsterdam and ranks 134th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Amsterdam is 0.7°C cooler by day and 0.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Amsterdam peaks at 12.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 500 days top 25°C. Nights average 5.8°C; one night in ten drops to 2.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 25.7°C (2018-04-19) and the coldest night -2.9°C (2020-04-01).

Rain in April

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 50 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1998 with 143 mm, the driest 2007 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 9.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 8.2°C to 11.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (19.5°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:43 and sets about 20:38 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 63%.

Is April a good time to visit Amsterdam?

April is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Amsterdam on our scoring are July, August, June.

Expect familiar spring temperatures, with chilly evenings

For a UK traveller, Amsterdam in April is closer to familiar spring weather than a warm-weather break. London’s average April high is 13.5°C, so there is little temperature advantage in making the trip. The warmer days can reach 18.7°C or more, making removable layers useful, but that is not the everyday expectation. At the colder end, nights can fall to 2.1°C or below. Pack a jumper, a jacket and full-length trousers, and keep a warm layer with you if you plan to stay out after dark. April works best if you enjoy exploring in cool air and do not need dependable warmth to enjoy your holiday.

Plenty of daylight, but keep plans flexible

April gives you about 13.7 hours of daylight, which leaves room to shift outdoor plans around the weather. The catch is that average sunshine is only about 5.1 hours a day: long days do not mean clear skies throughout. A waterproof outer layer and shoes that cope with wet pavements are sensible packing choices. Leave some flexibility for indoor time when rain arrives, rather than tying every day to a fixed outdoor schedule. You can still make good use of the daylight, but judge breaks outside by the conditions rather than the calendar. Travellers who want mostly dry days may find April a frustrating compromise.