01Weather
Amsterdam weather in March
Afternoons in March average 10.7 °C (51 °F) and nights cool to 3.5 °C (38 °F). The month brings about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with February it is 2.6 °C warmer; April is 3.2 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 15 °C / 59 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 7 °C / 44 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 0 °C / 31 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 4.4 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 0.9 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 31 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 22.7 °C / -8.5 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 07:26 | 18:19 | 10.9 h |
| 15 March | 06:54 | 18:44 | 11.8 h |
| 31 March | 07:16 | 20:12 | 12.9 h |
Daylight grows by about 120 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Amsterdam), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Amsterdam is in March
moderate The main sights are moderate in March. What drives it:
- Keukenhof opens late March
- first spring weekends
04Public holidays
Public holidays in March 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| 28 Mar 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Amsterdam in March
Every year in March
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof opens | late March to mid-May, Lisse | garden |
07Packing
What to pack for Amsterdam in March
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March is still cool and changeable, with afternoons around 10 °C, but the days lengthen fast and the clocks go forward on the last Sunday. Keukenhof, the bulb garden at Lisse 40 minutes away, opens in the final week and runs for eight weeks; the first days are quiet and the early tulip beds are already in bloom. The first terraces appear on sunny afternoons along the Amstel.
Hotel rates begin climbing towards the April peak in the last ten days, so March is the last chance for winter prices with spring daylight. Rain falls on about ten days, often as drizzle. The Amsterdam tulip festival puts planters of bulbs across the city from the end of March. If Easter falls in March, the long weekend is the first busy one of the year, with Good Friday and Easter Monday closing some shops. The big crowds and King's Day come in April.
09Compare
Amsterdam month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 8 °C | 3 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 14 °C | 6 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| May | 18 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 22 °C | 13 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| July | 22 °C | 15 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 23 °C | 15 °C | 12 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 20 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 15 °C | 10 °C | 11 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 5 °C | 13 | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 8 °C | 3 °C | 14 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Amsterdam.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in March | 11 °C | 9 |
| Paris in March | 12 °C | 13 |
| Copenhagen in March | 7 °C | – |
| Prague in March | 11 °C | 7 |
| Dublin in March | 11 °C | 12 |
| Venice in March | 13 °C | 6 |
11FAQ
Amsterdam in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Amsterdam?
March is a good month to visit Amsterdam. Daytime highs average 11 °C (51 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in March?
Expect cool days around 11 °C (51 °F) and nights near 4 °C (38 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 15 °C, and one in ten stays below 7 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in March?
March brings about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Amsterdam standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 31 percent.
What should I wear in Amsterdam in March?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Amsterdam crowded in March?
The main sights are moderate in March. Main drivers: Keukenhof opens late March; first spring weekends.
What time does it get dark in Amsterdam in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 18:44 and rises at 06:54, giving 11.8 hours of daylight.