April verdict

Amsterdam, Netherlands in April

Weather score27Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Amsterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands travel weather guide
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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

12°C

Rain

48mm

Sun

5.2h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

27

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Amsterdam, Netherlands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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April12°C average high

April is close to Amsterdam's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

April48mm average rain

April is one of Amsterdam's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

April5.2 hours average sun

April is brighter than Amsterdam's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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April9°C average sea

April is below Amsterdam's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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April27 weather score

April sits close to Amsterdam's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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