Weather in March in The Netherlands
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 is the weather like 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 in West-Terschelling to 12°C in Stramproy. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Stramproy and 5°C 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 to moderate rainfall in Vaals with 75 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected in Amsterdam. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at the Netherlands's conditions throughout the year, check out our the Netherlands climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Netherlands, check out our Netherlands's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam
In March Amsterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zandvoort
In March Zandvoort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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The Hague
In March The Hague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rotterdam
In March Rotterdam generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Maastricht
In March Maastricht generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Netherlands.
Is March the best 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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