Netherlands in March
March is Netherlands's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 5 destinations average 66/100, led by Rotterdam at 67 — 11°C and 13 rainy days — while Amsterdam is cooler at 6°C and scores 66.
#8 of 12 months for Netherlands · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Netherlands in March
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotterdam | City | 11°C | 68 mm · 13 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 2 | The Hague | City | 10°C | 66 mm · 13 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 3 | Amsterdam | City | 6°C | 69 mm · 12 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 4 | Maastricht | City | 11°C | 81 mm · 14 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 5 | Utrecht | City | 10°C | 68 mm · 13 days | 66 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means March is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Netherlands in March
- Bulb fields in the Bollenstreek · The Hague · 20 Mar – 15 May (usually)
- Tulip season · Amsterdam · 19 Mar – 10 May (usually)
- Tulip and bulb season · Utrecht · 20 Mar – 10 May (usually)
- Vastelaovend carnival · Maastricht · 1 Feb – 10 Mar (usually)
- TEFAF art fair · Maastricht · 8–20 Mar (usually)