12 Fun Things To Do in Amsterdam in Winter

12 FUN AND COZY THINGS TO DO IN AMSTERDAM IN WINTER TIME

Wintertime is a terrific season to be in Amsterdam. Although the temperatures are colder and it might be windy and rainy, there is a lot to see and do. Here’s some stuff to do in Amsterdam in December, January and February.

12 THINGS TO DO IN AMSTERDAM IN WINTER TIME

  • If you are visiting Amsterdam in the winter be sure to check out the holiday lights around town. The decorations go up in early November and a walk or cycle ride around town after dusk will certainly delight you. Be sure to visit the Negen Straatjes area to see the “9”s as well as other street markets and shopping areas around town.
  • Hop on a canal boat or pull on your boots and take a look at the spectacular Amsterdam Light Festival.
  • Go ice skating at a local square. Museumplein and Leidseplein set up ice skating rinks in the winter. Rent some skates and take a spin on the ice.
  • Go for a long boozy weekend brunch complete with bloody marys and mimosas.
12 Fun & Cozy Things To Do in Amsterdam in Winter: festive lights, ice skating & more!
  • Have a gluhwijn or a dark beer at one of our favorite cozy bars.
  • Check out our gift guide and go shopping for local Amsterdam holiday gifts.
  • Hope for snow! The canals of Amsterdam become even more beautiful with a layer of fluffy white snow. Typically it does not snow very much in Amsterdam but when it does everyone gets excited. It snowed a few times in December 2017. Is it cold in Amsterdam in December? Yes it is! But it doesn’t always snow.
THINGS TO DO IN AMSTERDAM IN WINTER TIME -AMSTERDAM: WINTER WONDERLAND

AMSTERDAM: WINTER WONDERLAND

Curious about Amsterdam weather in wintertime? How cold does it get in Amsterdam in the winter?

December through February you can expect an average temperature around 3.5C/38F and an average of 11 days of precipitation each month including rain, hail and snow. But keep in mind it typically won’t rain or snow all day long, the storm clouds usually come and go. The winds can be cold in winter, so bundle up!

Amsterdam is wonderful all year round but some months are rainier and colder than others. No matter what the weather there are always lots of things to do in Amsterdam.

And be sure to check out these 10 day trips from Amsterdam in winter if you want to get away!

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12 THINGS TO DO IN AMSTERDAM IN WINTER TIME

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