Friesland

Friesland Weather in March

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

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Hollum Tzummarum Nes Sneek

Are you planning a trip a to Friesland, the Netherlands in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Friesland in March

Friesland, the Netherlands is a region in the Netherlands. March in Friesland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. March falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in West-Terschelling to 11°C (52°F) in Appelscha. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Appelscha and 5°C (41°F) in West-Terschelling.

To explore the conditions in Friesland, 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 Rijs with 65 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Hollum, you can expect around 151 hours of sunlight in March, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Friesland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Friesland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hollum)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March8°C (46°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) This monthJune17°C (63°F) July20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Friesland →

Best Places to Visit in Friesland in March

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

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).

Popular Destinations in Friesland

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Friesland, the Netherlands?

Temperature range in Friesland (March)

Precipitation variation in Friesland (March)

Hollum

In March Hollum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
151 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hollum →

Tzummarum

In March Tzummarum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
151 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tzummarum →

Nes

In March Nes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
151 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Nes →

Sneek

In March Sneek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
151 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sneek →

Harlingen

In March Harlingen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
151 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Harlingen →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hollum 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Tzummarum 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Nes 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Sneek 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Harlingen 8°C (46°F) 5°C (41°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Workum 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Friesland weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Friesland, the Netherlands in March?

Expect poor weather across Friesland, the Netherlands in March. The popular destination of Hollum averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Friesland, the Netherlands in March?

Average temperatures in Friesland, the Netherlands during March range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Hollum.

Does Friesland, the Netherlands get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Friesland, the Netherlands during March, with Hollum averaging close to 57 mm (2.2 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Friesland, the Netherlands?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Friesland, the Netherlands with often poor weather in Hollum.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Hollum. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Friesland.

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