Amsterdam in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +9°C and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 60 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Amsterdam has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Amsterdam in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Amsterdam for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +13°C with a maximum of +19°C and a minimum of -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +4°C.
Is Amsterdam warm or cold in March?
Amsterdam is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Amsterdam:
Climate in Amsterdam in March
Amsterdam weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+9°C
+12°C
Min. temperature
-14°C
-13°C
-4°C
Max. temperature
+18°C
+23°C
+27°C
Rainfall
84 mm
60 mm
59 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
83%
80%
75%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
3
5
6
Cloudy days
18
18
17
Rainy days
6
8
7
Snowy days
1
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +9°C during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 84 mm to 60 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 5.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Amsterdam in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 Amsterdam is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Amsterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 38 mm, with a 39% 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 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Amsterdam wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Amsterdam?
This is the weather in Amsterdam in March 2023:
1 March
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+6°C
2 March
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+10°C
3 March
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+12°C
4 March
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+11°C
5 March
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+7°C
6 March
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+6°C
7 March
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+8°C
8 March
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+10°C
9 March
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+14°C
10 March
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+15°C
11 March
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+15°C
12 March
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+14°C
13 March
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+16°C
14 March
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+13°C
15 March
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+14°C
16 March
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+14°C
17 March
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+11°C
18 March
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+15°C
19 March
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+13°C
20 March
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+8°C
21 March
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+16°C
22 March
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+19°C
23 March
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+19°C
24 March
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+18°C
25 March
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+16°C
26 March
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+17°C
27 March
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+15°C
28 March
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+14°C
29 March
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+13°C
30 March
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+10°C
31 March
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+4°C
In March 2023 Amsterdam had 28 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Amsterdam climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Amsterdam in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+6°C) and the highest in 2022 (+14°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 224 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Amsterdam in March:
Is March a good time to visit Amsterdam?
It’s always a good time to visit Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Amsterdam rainy in March?
Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, 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.