The busy tourist crowds in Amsterdam begin to vanish during the fall season. It is the time of the year when travelers who avoid the frantic crowds can enjoy the city. September kicks off the city’s cultural arts season. Opera, concerts, dance, and theater performances are plentiful.
Temperatures start to drop in September. During this month, change of seasons usually brings stormy weather. This month is still considered high season in Amsterdam, although crowds are certainly not as rabid as in summer. So we suggest that you book your travel plans well in advance to avoid any hassle. Airlines and hotels usually do not slash prices until in the later half of fall.
The fall season is at its peak in October. The color of the leaves change beautifully and the falling leaves is a poetry in motion. The cultural arts season has begun, so expect many performances all over the city. But by this time, the outdoor festival season is over and most cafés and restaurants in the city shut down their outdoor seating. Hotel and flight rates have usually plummeted by now.
Because the sparkling holiday season starts very early in Amsterdam and with the coming of Sinterklaas in the third week of November, you can already feel the city’s festive atmosphere. On the downside, this time of the year means longer nights and shorter days. Many Amsterdammers claim November is the city’s windiest month. Accommodation and airfare prices should drop significantly around this time.
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