Best time to visit
Best time to visit Netherlands
Our pick: September and OctoberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Mar, Sep–Oct. Busy and pricier: Apr–Aug. Quiet: Nov–Feb.
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Amsterdam is at its prettiest from mid-March to mid-May, when the tulip fields and Keukenhof gardens are in bloom. King's Day on 27 April turns the city orange. Winters are grey but cosy.
Month by month in Amsterdam
- J4°
- F4°
- M6°
- A9°
- M13°
- J16°
- J18°
- A18°
- S15°
- O12°
- N8°
- D5°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Book Keukenhof tickets online for a weekday, as weekends are packed.
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Questions people ask
When is tulip season in the Netherlands?
Mid-March to mid-May, with the fields usually at their peak in mid to late April.
What is the warmest month in Amsterdam?
July, averaging 18°C. The coolest is January, at 4°C.
When is peak season in Netherlands?
Apr–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try Mar, Sep–Oct.