Dirt Cheap Amsterdam

February is the coldest month of the year in Amsterdam. Low temperatures hover around freezing. It doesn’t snow very often, however, and when it does it doesn’t snow much. A light dusting is typically the most you’ll get here, so there’s no need to bring the kind of gear you’d require for other cold weather European capitals.

 

If you’re planning a Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam, come prepared with several layers of warm clothes and a heavy coat. For ice-skating buffs, this is maybe the best time of the year to visit. Bring your skates, some warm gloves, a scarf and a windproof, waterproof jacket. The basic design of Amsterdam hasn’t changed much in the past two centuries, which means most cultural hotspots are within walking distance from each other. It’s recommended that you come prepared to walk. The nearby harbor keeps even this coldest month of the year pretty mild, but the winds can be frigid.

The average high temperature in an Amsterdam February is º42 (F)/º5 (C). The average lows are º32/º0, with an overall average temperature of º37/º3. Every February in Amsterdam there are an average number of 13 days below freezing. Look for only 1.7 inches of precipitation in February.

3 suggestions for great value for money accommodation:
Amstel Botel - Cheap bed & breakfast on a boat. Good feedback.
Tullipp Inn Amsterdam Riverside - Value for money biz hotel.
Holiday Inn Amsterdam - Often got great deals.
Recommended accommodation search: Alpharooms - Hotels - Hostelbookers

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