Schiphol weather in March (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)

How is the weather in Schiphol in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Schiphol generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Schiphol in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 149 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Schiphol. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Schiphol, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 149 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in the Netherlands in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Schiphol in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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