Amsterdam · Netherlands
November
Amsterdam at its cheapest and least visited — only 2 hours of sun per day tells the full story.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Amsterdam — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
9.2°C
Low
4°C
Rain
69mm
Sun
2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Amsterdam
Weather
Below average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in November
- ↑Hotel rates approaching winter lows — best value of the post-summer months
- ↑Sinterklaas parade (mid-November) is a uniquely Dutch tradition: saint arriving by boat, children's festivities
- ↑Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum uncrowded — unhurried visits finally possible
What you sacrifice
- ↓Only 2 daily sunshine hours — overcast most of the time
- ↓Cold and wet: rain on more days than not
- ↓Outdoor Amsterdam — the canals, the markets, the cycling — significantly diminished
How November compares to April (best month)
| Factor | November | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 5 |
November in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Amsterdam, not across destinations. Methodology →