Amsterdam edges it in April. Amsterdam averages 5–14°C with moderate-high crowds; Berlin 4–15°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Amsterdam and Berlin
The verdict for April
Spring energy and terrace season
+Spring, longer days and King's Day make Amsterdam especially attractive.
–Spring demand and King's Day can create major crowd spikes.
The city looks its best: blossoms on the canal-side trees, terraces out in force and days getting longer. King's Day is a spectacle in itself — but book around it if you want calm.
Blossom, longer days and fresh air.
+Spring blossom + longer days
–Changeable weather, busier at Easter
April brings blossom, longer days and the first proper terrace weather. Showers are common, but the city starts moving outdoors and crowds stay manageable outside Easter week.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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