Netherlands in April
April is Netherlands's 6th-best month (rank 6 of 12): its 5 destinations average 77/100, led by Maastricht at 79 — 13°C and 8 rainy days — while The Hague trails at 76 with 56 mm of rain.
#6 of 12 months for Netherlands · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Netherlands in April
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maastricht | City | 13°C | 44 mm · 8 days | 79 tier B | — |
| 2 | Rotterdam | City | 12°C | 54 mm · 9 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 3 | Utrecht | City | 12°C | 56 mm · 9 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 4 | Amsterdam | City | 11°C | 63 mm · 9 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 5 | The Hague | City | 11°C | 56 mm · 9 days | 76 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means April is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Netherlands in April
- Tulip and bulb season · Utrecht · 20 Mar – 10 May (usually)
- King's Day · Utrecht and 1 more place · 26–27 Apr
- Tulip season · Amsterdam · 19 Mar – 10 May (usually)
- King's Day · Amsterdam · 27 Apr
- Bulb fields in the Bollenstreek · The Hague · 20 Mar – 15 May (usually)
- Rotterdam Marathon · Rotterdam · 5–20 Apr (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 3 of Netherlands's 3 well-known places this month.