March in Amsterdam averages highs of 10 °C (50 °F) and lows of 3 °C (38 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 11 h 42 min of daylight.
March weather in Amsterdam at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Amsterdam?
Tough month: cold and some rain. March is usually shoulder season in Amsterdam: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
No public holidays fall in March 2026 in Netherlands, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Amsterdam in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Canal Ring walk or boat — Jordaan and the Nine Streets outdoors
- Vondelpark — rent a bike outdoors
- Amsterdam-Noord — free ferry, A'DAM Lookout outdoors
- Rijksmuseum — Rembrandt and Vermeer indoors
- Anne Frank House — tickets release online, book early indoors
- Van Gogh Museum — timed tickets indoors
Where to stay: Canal Ring or Jordaan for beauty; De Pijp, Oud-West or Oost for better value.
What to pack for Amsterdam in March
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 3 °C (38 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Amsterdam costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €75–180 | €210–450 |
Excluding flights. March is usually shoulder season in Amsterdam: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 11° / 4° | 9 | Tough month |
| Paris | 12° / 4° | 11 | Tough month |
| Berlin | 10° / 1° | 8 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Amsterdam?
By the numbers, March is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 10 °C (50 °F) and about 10 rainy days. March is usually shoulder season in Amsterdam: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are June, September.
How warm is Amsterdam in March?
Average highs are 10 °C (50 °F) and lows 3 °C (38 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Amsterdam in March?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 66 mm in total. It is the 5th driest month of the year in Amsterdam.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.