Leiden weather in March (Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)

Can you expect sunny skies in Leiden in March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Leiden includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Leiden in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 137 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Leiden. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Leiden climate page with graphs.

 

Leiden, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Valkenburg, the Netherlands (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in March

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

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Leiden.

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