Best Time to Visit Amsterdam

April to May, September to October

Months to avoid: November to February (cold, grey, short days, unless you like Christmas markets)

Recommended stay: 3-4 days

Plan Amsterdam for April to May, September to October. Give it 3-4 days. The window to avoid is November to February (cold, grey, short days, unless you like Christmas markets).

What the season gets you

• One of Europe's most walkable cities, the entire centre fits in a 3km radius
• Three world-class museums (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, Stedelijk) within 200 metres of each other
• The canal ring at golden hour is genuinely as good as the photos suggest