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Best time to go to Rotterdam

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Rotterdam.
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When is the best time to visit Rotterdam?

In general the best time to visit Rotterdam is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Rotterdam in different months

This is the average weather in Rotterdam for each month based on historic data:

April, May usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +63°F during May.

In February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 63 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 72 mm in October.

January, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +36°F.

Climate in Rotterdam

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rotterdam for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+57°F+64°F+73°F+81°F+88°F+91°F+100°F+93°F+90°F+77°F+66°F+59°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+43°F+43°F+48°F+55°F+63°F+66°F+70°F+70°F+64°F+57°F+50°F+45°F
Minimum Temperature
+5°F+7°F+12°F+25°F+34°F+39°F+45°F+43°F+37°F+27°F+19°F+12°F
Humidity, %
868280757476767781848687
Rain, mm
584954486065717065726567
Snow, mm
753000000016
Average wind speed, m/s
444333223334
Sunny Days
234554544322
Cloud Days
211819181818181918192020
Rainy Days
768788888988
Snowy Days
110000000001

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Rotterdam during the whole year:
The hottest month in Rotterdam is August with average maximum temperature going up to +70°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +36°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Rotterdam looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Rotterdam is December with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 74%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rotterdam during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 48 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 9 rainy days and 72 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Rotterdam during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 1 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rotterdam:

What is the hottest month in Rotterdam?

The hottest month in Rotterdam is August with average maximum temperature of +70°F.

What is the coldest month in Rotterdam?

The coldest month in Rotterdam is January with minimum temperatures of +36°F.

Is Rotterdam worth visiting in winter?

Winter is usually not the best time to go to Rotterdam.

When does it rain the least in Rotterdam?

if you're looking to visit Rotterdam when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 48 mm of rain.

Other cities in Netherlands

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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.