Netherlands
Amsterdam in March: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Amsterdam in March is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 9 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
37/100 · #8
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#3
Sun
#7
Published best categories: none
Amsterdam · MarchPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 9 °C
- Average low
- 3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 86 %
For your trip planning
March: a cycling day needs more than a daytime high
For an early start, look at the average low too. Plan a shorter first stage and choose longer outdoor routes from the forecast. Compare April if you can move your dates in favour of higher temperatures.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 6 | 2 | 12 | 62 | 1.8 | 90 | 4.8 | 31 |
| March (selected) | 9 | 3 | 12 | 53 | 3.3 | 86 | 4.3 | 37 |
| April | 12 | 5 | 10 | 44 | 5.2 | 82 | 3.8 | 52 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (37/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | -6 | -2.9 °C | -1.5 °C | +0.4 | +8.4 mm | -1.5 h | +3.5 % | +0.4 m/s |
| April | +15 | +3.5 °C | +2.4 °C | -1.8 | -8.9 mm | +1.9 h | -4.5 % | -0.5 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Amsterdam in March?
The average daily high is around 9 °C, with an average daily low of about 3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in March?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 53 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Amsterdam. March is not among them.