February in Amsterdam

February facts

Tourist crowds are very low, an ideal situation for seeing the city's most popular museums and attractions.
Flights and hotel rooms are still at low-season prices.
February is one of the coldest months in Amsterdam. Wear warm clothing: A cold Amsterdam wind and temperatures hovering around freezing can feel bone-chilling. Layers of warm clothing are recommended.
Ice-skating rink at the Museumplein (in front of the Rijksmuseum).

February Festivals & Events


February 5, 12, 19, 26 Esnoga Concerts Unique winter concerts in the candle-lit Portuguese Synagogue. Every Thursday from 18-20:00 hrs. website: www.esnoga.com

February 25 Remembrance of 1941 February Strike On February 25, 1941 a general strike was organized during World War II in The Netherlands against the anti-Jewish measures and activities by the Nazis. This strike is remembered each year on February 25, with a march past the memorial the Dokwerker. All political parties, as well as the city public transport authorities and organisations of Holocaust survivors participate in the remembrance. website: www.februaristaking.nl

end August-end April Ajax Amsterdam Football Club Spend a Sunday amongst frenzied fans of the famous AFC Ajax, one of Europe's most innovative and successful football clubs. Ajax plays in the impressive, modern ArenA south of the city.


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Festivals & Events

Temperature in February
Average high: 6°C 43°F
Average low: 1°C 34°F

Sunrise-Sunset in February
Feb 1: 8:22 am - 5:27 pm
Feb 28: 7:31 am - 6:17 pm

Find out what exhibitions are organised when you will be in Amsterdam

Purchase tickets prior to the performance via Amsterdams Uitburo

Handling fee: €2,50 per ticket.

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