Amsterdam · Netherlands
May
Post-tulip calm with excellent temperatures — the underrated window after April's crowds.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
May is one of the best times to visit Amsterdam.
Climate
High
16.4°C
Low
8.6°C
Rain
60mm
Sun
7.3hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How May scores in Amsterdam
Weather
Very good
Value
Good
Crowds
Above average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in May
- ↑Keukenhof still partially open (closes mid-May) with late tulips and spring flowers
- ↑Comfortable temperatures (16°C) ideal for cycling through the polders and canal districts
- ↑Liberation Day (5 May): free concerts and outdoor festivities across the city
What you sacrifice
- ↓Tulip fields past their absolute peak — fields may be mowed after bloom
- ↓Tourism still significant from ongoing spring season
- ↓May bank holidays (Ascension, Whit Monday) can briefly spike accommodation
How May compares to April (best month)
| Factor | May | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Crowds | 5 | 5 |
May in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Amsterdam, not across destinations. Methodology →