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Rotterdam in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Rotterdam in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Rotterdam in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +19°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 66 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rotterdam has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Rotterdam in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rotterdam for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +20°C.

Is Rotterdam warm or cold in September?

Rotterdam is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +12°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

September is one of the warmest months in Rotterdam, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rotterdam in September

Rotterdam weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+21°C+19°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+6°C+3°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+32°C+25°C
Rainfall
70 mm66 mm74 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%81%84%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
443
Cloudy days
8911
Rainy days
161617
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 70 mm to 66 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 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 September, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Rotterdam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 72 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rotterdam wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 47 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Rotterdam?

This is the weather in Rotterdam in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+20°C
2 September
🌫️
+22°C
3 September
☁️
+24°C
4 September
☁️
+25°C
5 September
☀️
+29°C
6 September
☀️
+30°C
7 September
☀️
+30°C
8 September
☀️
+30°C
9 September
☀️
+29°C
10 September
☀️
+32°C
11 September
☀️
+25°C
12 September
🌧️
+23°C
13 September
☁️
+20°C
14 September
☀️
+22°C
15 September
☀️
+22°C
16 September
☁️
+26°C
17 September
🌫️
+19°C
18 September
🌧️
+22°C
19 September
☁️
+19°C
20 September
☁️
+21°C
21 September
🌧️
+20°C
22 September
☁️
+16°C
23 September
🌧️
+17°C
24 September
☁️
+21°C
25 September
☁️
+20°C
26 September
☁️
+22°C
27 September
☁️
+23°C
28 September
☁️
+20°C
29 September
☀️
+20°C
30 September
☁️
+20°C
In September 2023 Rotterdam had 10 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Rotterdam climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Rotterdam in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 482 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1189 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rotterdam in September:

Is September a good time to visit Rotterdam?

It’s always a good time to visit Rotterdam, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rotterdam in September?

September has mild temperatures in Rotterdam. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Rotterdam rainy in September?

Rotterdam is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rotterdam in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rotterdam in September, 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, 2023.

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.