The Netherlands weather in March
What is the weather like in the Netherlands in March?
The weather conditions in the Netherlands in March vary from poor to unpleasant depending on the destination.
During March in the Netherlands the average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in De Koog to 11°C (53°F) in Ossendrecht.
Precipitation in March varies from moderate in Den Oever with an average of 49mm (1.9 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Mesch with 70mm (2.7 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 125 hours of sunshine in Amsterdam during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around the Netherlands.
Where to go in the Netherlands in March





Popular destinations in the Netherlands
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Average weather in Amsterdam
In March Amsterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (51°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Zandvoort
In March Zandvoort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (51°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in The Hague
In March The Hague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (51°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Rotterdam
In March Rotterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (51°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Maastricht
In March Maastricht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (51°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to go to the Netherlands?
In our opinion March is not the best time to visit the Netherlands with commonly unpleasant weather in Amsterdam.
On average the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam.
The worst months are January, February, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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