Amsterdam in December
Cold and dark but properly festive, with light works back on the water and a busy stretch between Christmas and New Year.
Is December a good time to visit Amsterdam?
December is a middling month in Amsterdam — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Amsterdam Light Festival
- Christmas and New Year
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Amsterdam, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Amsterdam?
December is a middling month in Amsterdam — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Amsterdam in December?
Amsterdam sits at roughly 58/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 6 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in December?
Expect highs around 7°C and lows near 2°C in December, with about 12 wet days across the month.