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Rotterdam Climate by Month

The best time to visit Rotterdam is in spring, summer or early autumn. This means from April till the end of September.

A lot of rain is seen througout the whole year even in summer. Summers are very changeable and not very warm. If there are more than 5 days above 25°C is it named a heat wave.

Rotterdam rarely sees snow but it does occur in some winters and there are usually a few days with temperatures below 0°C.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Rotterdam. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 2°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Rotterdam has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 859 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Precipitation levels in Rotterdam remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 85 mm over 13 days. In April, this drops slightly to 54 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rotterdam serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Rotterdam in the Netherlands

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Rotterdam?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rotterdam?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rotterdam?
    August tops the wettest month list with 85 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rotterdam?
    April is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rotterdam?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 228 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Rotterdam

    Thu   Nov 21
    5°C | 0°C
    W 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    7°C | 1°C
    W 29 km/h
    16 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    8°C | 2°C
    S 29 km/h
    9.3 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain