Rotterdam weather in September (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Rotterdam in September? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Rotterdam is usually perfect in September, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Rotterdam in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months to visit Rotterdam. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rotterdam, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 154 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 34%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in September

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Rotterdam, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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