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Rotterdam in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Rotterdam in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Rotterdam in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 54 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rotterdam has OK weather in March.

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 temperature in March is +55°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +43°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.
FebruaryMarchApril
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
49 mm54 mm48 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%80%75%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
345
Cloudy days
181918
Rainy days
687
Snowy days
100

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 49 mm to 54 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% 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.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 2 m/s to 5 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 29% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 48 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 7 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 2023:
1 March
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+46°F
2 March
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+53°F
3 March
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+53°F
4 March
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+53°F
5 March
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+48°F
6 March
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+44°F
7 March
☀️
+46°F
8 March
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+51°F
9 March
☀️
+59°F
10 March
☀️
+62°F
11 March
☀️
+61°F
12 March
☁️
+57°F
13 March
☁️
+62°F
14 March
☁️
+56°F
15 March
☁️
+57°F
16 March
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+56°F
17 March
☀️
+54°F
18 March
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+60°F
19 March
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+57°F
20 March
☀️
+47°F
21 March
☀️
+62°F
22 March
☀️
+68°F
23 March
☀️
+66°F
24 March
☀️
+65°F
25 March
☀️
+61°F
26 March
☀️
+64°F
27 March
☀️
+62°F
28 March
☀️
+61°F
29 March
☁️
+55°F
30 March
☁️
+53°F
31 March
🌧️
+42°F
In March 2023 Rotterdam had 20 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 1987 (+43°F) and the highest in 2022 (+59°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 139 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.

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Monthly weather in Rotterdam

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.