Makkum weather in March (Friesland, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Makkum in March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Makkum typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 5°C at night.

Precipitation

Makkum in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 151 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Makkum. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Makkum climate page with graphs.

 

Makkum, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 151 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Leeuwaren, the Netherlands (29 KM, 18 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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