Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam in February

Netherlands Updated 2026-07-01

Cold, low-season and easy to book: Anne Frank House slots occasionally open at short notice, which almost never happens later.

Is February a good time to visit Amsterdam?

February is one of the better months to visit Amsterdam. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 7°C.

What’s on in February

  • Krokusvakantie school break (late February)

Best days in February

Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.

Best hours in February

The daily rhythm, hour by hour.

Calmest 9AM
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM

The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.

Weather in February

Typical highs, lows and wet days.

J
F
M 10°
A 14°
M 18°
J 21° 12°
J 23° 14°
A 23° 14°
S 19° 11°
O 15°
N 10°
D
Average high Average low Wet days

How February compares

Every month in Amsterdam, ranked by how calm it is.

Quieter alternatives

If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Amsterdam.

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Frequently asked questions

Is February a good month to visit Amsterdam?

February is one of the better months to visit Amsterdam. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 7°C.

How crowded is Amsterdam in February?

Amsterdam sits at roughly 40/100 in February on our crowd scale, which is 24 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.

What is the weather like in Amsterdam in February?

Expect highs around 7°C and lows near 1°C in February, with about 10 wet days across the month.

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