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When to go · Arcen

Arcen in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–September (check)). Across Netherlands: Peak tulips and King's Day on the 27th — book beds and Keukenhof slots early.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
High
Netherlands overall
Prices
High
Netherlands overall

Verdict

GoodNetherlands month rating

Outside the best window (May–September (check)). Across Netherlands: Peak tulips and King's Day on the 27th — book beds and Keukenhof slots early.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • ArcenHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • King's Day (Koningsdag) big impact

    27 Apr · Netherlands

    Orange street parties and free markets; Amsterdam centre jammed, trams limited, hotels full.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Netherlands overall
High
Prices · Netherlands overall
High

Netherlands overall: Peak tulips and King's Day on the 27th — book beds and Keukenhof slots early.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arcen, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)

    May: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)

    May: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 9

    May: 9

  • Crowds

    Apr: High

    May: High

  • Prices

    Apr: High

    May: High

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 1

    May: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–September (check)). Across Netherlands: Peak tulips and King's Day on the 27th — book beds and Keukenhof slots early.

May: Inside Arcen's best window: May–September (check).

Arcen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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