Netherlands

Netherlands Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Netherlands in March.

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Amsterdam Zandvoort Rotterdam Maastricht

Thinking about venturing to the Netherlands this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Netherlands in March

March in the Netherlands generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in West-Terschelling to 12°C (54°F) in Stramproy. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Stramproy and 5°C (41°F) in West-Terschelling.

To explore the conditions in the Netherlands in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Twijzelerheide with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Vaals with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Amsterdam gets around 125 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Netherlands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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Temperature range in the Netherlands (March)

Precipitation variation in the Netherlands (March)

Amsterdam

In March Amsterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
125 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Amsterdam →

Zandvoort

In March Zandvoort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Zandvoort →

The Hague

In March The Hague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
137 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in The Hague →

Rotterdam

In March Rotterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
144 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Rotterdam →

Maastricht

In March Maastricht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
137 hours
179 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Maastricht →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Netherlands.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Netherlands in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Amsterdam 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Zandvoort 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Rotterdam 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Maastricht 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
De Koog 8°C (46°F) 5°C (41°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Groningen 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

The Netherlands weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Netherlands in March?

In March, the Netherlands generally has poor weather conditions. Amsterdam sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in the Netherlands in March?

Average temperatures in the Netherlands during March range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Amsterdam.

Does the Netherlands get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in the Netherlands. Amsterdam averages only about 61 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Netherlands?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Amsterdam, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Netherlands.

On average, the best time to visit the Netherlands is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Amsterdam. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Netherlands.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the Netherlands? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the Netherlands.

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