May in Amsterdam

May facts

Tulip season: blooming flowers and trees all over the city.
Prices of air tickets and hotel rooms are at their highest, as May is high season for Amsterdam tourism.
Long days with more than 16 hours of daylight (end-May).
Ideal period for visiting Amsterdam: it's not too hot and not too cool.

May Festivals & Events

May 4 Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking) gathering at the National Monument in Dam Square to honor soldiers and civilians killed in wars and peace operations since the beginning of World War II. website: www.4en5mei.nl

May 5 Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) celebrates the country's 1945 liberation from the Nazi German occupation. One of the main events is the large festival held on Museumplein, with music, poetry and speeches. website: www.amsterdamsbevrijdingsfestival.nl

May 9-13, 2012 Art Amsterdam 28th edition Leading showcase for contemporary European art with some 120 Dutch and foreign galleries displaying the latest developments in contemporary art, with paintings, photos, sculptures, installations and videos. website: www.artamsterdam.nl

March 22-May 20, 2012 Keukenhof Gardens the world most famous flower exhibition, situated between Amsterdam and The Hague, in a wonderful park with millions of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips bulbs. website: www.keukenhof.com

late April until mid-June World Press Photo the world's largest and most prestigious annual press photography contest and exhibition of award-winning and often shocking photojournalism. website: www.worldpressphoto.org

end August-end April Ajax Amsterdam Football Club Spend a Sunday amongst frenzied fans of the famous Ajax Amsterdam football team. Ajax plays in the impressive, modern ArenA south of the city. website: www.ajax.nl

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Festivals & Events

Temperature (in May)
Average high: 17.2°C 63°F
Average low: 8°C 46°F

Sunrise - Sunset (in May)
May 1: 6:11 am - 9:06 pm
May 31: 5:27 am - 9:51 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.

Friday Night Skate The whole year round!

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