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Amsterdam in March
Amsterdam warms up: highs climb to 47°F (9°C), from 42°F in February, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 57/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (53 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 47°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 37°F (3°C).
About 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 45/100 in February to 57/100.
- Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Amsterdam in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Café 't Smalle
Brown café on a canal with a waterside terrace.
Vondelpark
City park of ponds and lawns, busy with cyclists and picnickers.
Zaanse Schans
Working windmills and wooden houses on the Zaan river, 20 minutes by train.
Winkel 43
Corner café famous for tall Dutch apple pie with whipped cream.
Rijksmuseum
Dutch national museum with Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer.
Nearby in March
- Ghent in March~104 mi · highs 51°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Brussels in March~107 mi · highs 51°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Bruges in March~107 mi · highs 50°F, 2.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cologne in March~132 mi · highs 50°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Amsterdam in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Amsterdam?
It's middling, scoring 57/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 47°F (9°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. Our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Amsterdam in March?
Average highs are 47°F (9°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in March?
Not much: about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.6 in (828 mm).
What should I pack for Amsterdam in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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