Amsterdam in March
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
11Rainy days (98 mm)
11:39 hDaylight
07:17Sunrise · 18:56 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in March is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -10°C | 84 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
| February | 0°C | -9°C | 75 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| March | 5°C | -4°C | 98 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 13°C | 3°C | 105 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.9 |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 99 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 24°C | 14°C | 109 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 26°C | 16°C | 93 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 89 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 15°C | 6°C | 112 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| November | 8°C | 0°C | 89 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.2 |
| December | 2°C | -5°C | 103 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Amsterdam in March?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
The best months are September, August, July, June.