Where and when
Best time to visit Amsterdam from India
Amsterdam is a compact canal city with direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, a tram-and-bike scale that suits a three-day stop, and Schengen rail connections for a wider Europe trip.
Cheapest month to fly: October, from ₹42,474 return (Mumbai, seen 25 Sep). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹45,732 from Mumbai.
Amsterdam month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Amsterdam Light Festival (edition 15) | Off-season | 5° / 2°C | 75 mm | ₹48k ● live ₹64k |
| February | Off-season | 6° / 1°C | 64 mm | ₹47k ● live ₹59k |
| March Keukenhof tulip garden season | Off-season | 9° / 3°C | 53 mm | ₹46k ● live ₹46k |
| April Keukenhof tulip garden season, King's Day (Koningsdag, public holiday) | Peak | 13° / 6°C | 39 mm | – |
| May Keukenhof tulip garden season | Peak | 16° / 9°C | 57 mm | – |
| June | Peak | 19° / 12°C | 63 mm | – |
| July | Peak | 21° / 15°C | 81 mm | – |
| August | Peak | 21° / 15°C | 90 mm | – |
| September | Shoulder | 19° / 12°C | 69 mm | – |
| October Amsterdam Dance Event (30th anniversary edition) | Shoulder | 15° / 9°C | 78 mm | ₹42k ● live ₹52k |
| November Amsterdam Light Festival (edition 15) | Off-season | 10° / 6°C | 76 mm | ₹48k ● live ₹48k |
| December Amsterdam Light Festival (edition 15) | Off-season | 6° / 3°C | 81 mm | ₹61k ● live ₹64k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Holland.com (Netherlands Board of Tourism): Weather in the Netherlands (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Amsterdam
- Amsterdam Dance Event (30th anniversary edition) · 21–25 Oct 2026. Five-day electronic music conference and festival across venues citywide; hotel rooms are scarce and dear that week, and clubs and streets stay loud late into the night. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Amsterdam Light Festival (edition 15) · 26 Nov – 17 Jan 2027. Light-art installations along the canals every evening for seven weeks, seen on ticketed boat and walking routes; the Christmas and New Year slots book out early. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Keukenhof tulip garden season · 18 Mar – 9 May 2027. The bulb garden near Lisse opens daily 8:00 to 19:00 for eight weeks; timed tickets are needed, April weekends are especially busy, and Amsterdam hotels fill up in the same window. source, checked 2026-10-09
- King's Day (Koningsdag, public holiday) · 27 Apr. Public holiday: the city turns orange with street markets and canal boat parties from King's Night the evening before; it is a very crowded day, so book rooms and trains early. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Amsterdam by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for Netherlands before travel. Allow about 40 days for a first-time application. Schengen visa via VFS; Dutch slots are usually among the quickest.
Amsterdam: questions
What is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
Amsterdam's peak season is April, May, June, July and August, with September and October as shoulder months. The Netherlands tourism board describes a temperate climate with rain in every month, spring highs rising from 9°C in March to 17°C in May, summer in the low to mid 20s and autumn as the less busy season. April to August is the busy stretch, helped by tulip season and King's Day; November to March is cold, wet and short on daylight.
When is the rainy season in Amsterdam?
The wettest months are July, August and December, with about 81 mm, 90 mm, 81 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Amsterdam get?
July is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 21°C. February has the coolest nights, around 1°C.
When is Amsterdam most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in April, May, June, July and August. Events that draw crowds: Amsterdam Dance Event (30th anniversary edition) (21–25 Oct 2026), Amsterdam Light Festival (edition 15) (26 Nov – 17 Jan 2027), Keukenhof tulip garden season (18 Mar – 9 May 2027), King's Day (Koningsdag, public holiday) (27 Apr).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Amsterdam from India?
October 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹42,474 from Mumbai. We have fares for 6 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Netherlands?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Netherlands before travel. Allow about 40 days for a first-time application. Schengen visa via VFS; Dutch slots are usually among the quickest.
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