Amsterdam is at its best from April to June and September.
It is busiest and priciest in April to August.
Expect the most rain in October to February.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Amsterdam month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 15° / 10°rainy spells, 104 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | 10° / 5°some rain, 79 mm | Off-season | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 8° / 4°some rain, 78 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 7° / 2°some rain, 81 mm | Off-season | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 8° / 3°some rain, 76 mm | Off-season | Autumn and winter: grey, windy and drizzly, around 3-10°C. |
| March 2027 | 10° / 3°some rain, 61 mm | Shoulder | Keukenhof tulipsHoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027Best weather | 13° / 6°some rain, 58 mm | Peak | Keukenhof tulipsIndian summer holidaysKing's Day |
| May 2027Best weather | 18° / 9°some rain, 65 mm | Peak | Keukenhof tulipsIndian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | 21° / 13°some rain, 73 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 22° / 14°some rain, 79 mm | Peak | Student rush |
| August 2027 | 22° / 15°some rain, 70 mm | Peak | Student rush |
| September 2027Best weather | 20° / 12°some rain, 77 mm | Shoulder |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Amsterdam, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 18 Mar – 9 MayKeukenhof tulipsThe Keukenhof gardens are open from 18 Mar to 9 May; the tulips usually peak in mid-April.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27 AprKing's DayThe whole country turns orange with street parties and canal boat parades; Amsterdam's hotels book out.
- 20 Jul – 31 Aug · expectedStudent rushThousands of Indian students fly out for autumn intakes, so fares from India to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe peak from late July through August.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Amsterdam from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
The best weather in Amsterdam is from April to June and September. Tulip season: bulb fields bloom from late March to early May, peaking in mid-April. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is April to August. The quietest months are January to February and November.
When is the rainy season in Amsterdam?
The wettest months are October to February. Autumn and winter: grey, windy and drizzly, around 3-10°C.
When is Amsterdam most crowded?
Peak season is April to August, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Amsterdam from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹41,671 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 9 Nov.
How hot does Amsterdam get?
The hottest month is August, with average highs of 22°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 2°C.