March could be a good time to visit Rotterdam, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +48°F, and there are typically 4 sunny days in March. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 56 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rotterdam has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Rotterdam in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rotterdam for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +50°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +27°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +54°F.
Is Rotterdam warm or cold in March?
Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam:
Climate in Rotterdam in March
Rotterdam weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+43°F
+48°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+7°F
+12°F
+25°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+73°F
+81°F
Rainfall
47 mm
56 mm
48 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
80%
76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
4
Cloudy days
11
10
10
Rainy days
11
16
16
Snowy days
2
1
0
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.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 56 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 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 speed in Rotterdam in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Rotterdam is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Rotterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 113 mm, with a 74% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 23 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:
Rotterdam wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 47 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Rotterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 10 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Rotterdam?
This is the weather in Rotterdam in March 2024:
1 March
☀️
+46°F
2 March
☀️
+47°F
3 March
☁️
+45°F
4 March
☁️
+47°F
5 March
🌧️
+44°F
6 March
🌧️
+44°F
7 March
🌧️
+42°F
8 March
☁️
+37°F
9 March
☁️
+37°F
10 March
🌧️
+38°F
11 March
☁️
+45°F
12 March
☁️
+52°F
13 March
☁️
+59°F
14 March
🌧️
+51°F
15 March
☁️
+47°F
16 March
☁️
+57°F
17 March
☁️
+60°F
18 March
🌧️
+61°F
19 March
☁️
+52°F
20 March
🌧️
+49°F
21 March
☁️
+54°F
22 March
🌧️
+54°F
23 March
🌧️
+60°F
24 March
🌧️
+55°F
25 March
☁️
+53°F
26 March
☁️
+48°F
27 March
☁️
+47°F
28 March
☁️
+47°F
29 March
☁️
+58°F
30 March
☀️
+58°F
31 March
🌧️
+53°F
In March 2024 Rotterdam had 3 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Rotterdam climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Rotterdam 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 482 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1189 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rotterdam in March:
Is March a good time to visit Rotterdam?
It’s always a good time to visit Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Rotterdam rainy in March?
Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rotterdam 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rotterdam, 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.
