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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 July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- 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:
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 157 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 74 mm in October.
January, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +2°C.
Climate in Rotterdam
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rotterdam for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°C | +18°C | +23°C | +27°C | +31°C | +33°C | +38°C | +34°C | +32°C | +25°C | +19°C | +15°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +6°C | +6°C | +9°C | +13°C | +17°C | +19°C | +21°C | +21°C | +19°C | +14°C | +10°C | +7°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -15°C | -14°C | -11°C | -4°C | +1°C | +4°C | +7°C | +6°C | +3°C | -3°C | -7°C | -11°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 86 | 83 | 80 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 81 | 84 | 87 | 88 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 60 | 47 | 56 | 48 | 60 | 64 | 72 | 70 | 66 | 74 | 67 | 67 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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 +21°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.
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 88%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rotterdam during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 60 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 17 rainy days and 74 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 3 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 +21°C.
What is the coldest month in Rotterdam?
The coldest month in Rotterdam is January with minimum temperatures of +2°C.
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 February with only 47 mm of rain.
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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.