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Amsterdam in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Amsterdam in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Amsterdam, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Amsterdam in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
If you plan to visit Amsterdam in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 62 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Amsterdam has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Amsterdam in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Amsterdam for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +61°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +50°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +54°F.

Is Amsterdam warm or cold in March?

Amsterdam is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Amsterdam:

Water temperature in Amsterdam in March

Water in Amsterdam in March is Cold. It varies from +39°F to +47°F, with an average of +43°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +48°F.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Amsterdam are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +64°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +43°F.

Can you swim in Amsterdam in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Amsterdam in March, the water is very cold (+43°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Amsterdam in March

Amsterdam weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+43°F+48°F+54°F
Min. temperature
+7°F+9°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+73°F+81°F
Rainfall
81 mm62 mm60 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+43°F+43°F+47°F
Humidity
84%81%75%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
345
Cloudy days
1099
Rainy days
121615
Snowy days
320

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +48°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 81 mm to 62 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 4.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Amsterdam in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Amsterdam is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Amsterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 87% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 168 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Amsterdam wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 50% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Amsterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Amsterdam?

This is the weather in Amsterdam in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+45°F
2 March
☀️
+45°F
3 March
☁️
+45°F
4 March
☁️
+46°F
5 March
🌧️
+44°F
6 March
🌧️
+44°F
7 March
🌧️
+41°F
8 March
🌧️
+39°F
9 March
🌧️
+37°F
10 March
🌧️
+36°F
11 March
☀️
+44°F
12 March
🌧️
+51°F
13 March
🌧️
+59°F
14 March
🌧️
+52°F
15 March
🌧️
+48°F
16 March
☀️
+56°F
17 March
☀️
+61°F
18 March
🌧️
+60°F
19 March
☁️
+51°F
20 March
🌧️
+49°F
21 March
🌧️
+55°F
22 March
🌧️
+53°F
23 March
🌧️
+59°F
24 March
🌧️
+56°F
25 March
🌧️
+54°F
26 March
☁️
+49°F
27 March
🌧️
+45°F
28 March
🌧️
+47°F
29 March
☁️
+56°F
30 March
☀️
+58°F
31 March
🌧️
+53°F
In March 2023 Amsterdam had 6 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Amsterdam climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Amsterdam in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 578 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3397 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amsterdam in March:

Is March a good time to visit Amsterdam?

It’s always a good time to visit Amsterdam, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Amsterdam in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Amsterdam in March?

Swimming in Amsterdam in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Amsterdam rainy in March?

Amsterdam is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Amsterdam in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Amsterdam in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Netherlands

Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.

Monthly weather in Amsterdam

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Amsterdam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.