Rotterdam weather in March (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What kind of weather does March bring to Rotterdam? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Rotterdam generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Rotterdam in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 144 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rotterdam climate page with graphs.

 

Rotterdam, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 144 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in March

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rotterdam.

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