Netherlands Weather Forecast
Netherlands weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Netherlands weather in March
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Climate in Netherlands month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 34° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 38° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 40° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 44° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 51° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 69° | 56° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 59° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 72° | 58° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 68° | 55° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 50° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 42° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Netherlands
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Netherlands compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Netherlands.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 107 mi | 54°F | +33°F warmer | 33 in |
| Belgium | 107 mi | 54°F | +33°F warmer | 33 in |
| Bruges | 107 mi | 53°F | about the same | 35 in |
| Norfolk | 170 mi | 52°F | about the same | 28 in |
| Luxembourg | 198 mi | 52°F | 33°F cooler | 36 in |
See the Netherlands forecast by time range
Netherlands weather - more answers
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Netherlands?
Netherlands is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 52.3676, 4.9041. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Netherlands right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 56% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Netherlands?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Netherlands, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Netherlands in?
Netherlands observes Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:48 AM.
How many people live in Netherlands?
Netherlands has a population of approximately 17.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Netherlands?
The closest airports are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 7 mi away, Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 226 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 233 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Netherlands?
Popular options include Hoge Veluwe National Park, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Rhine River, Tower of London and British Museum.
What places are in Netherlands?
Netherlands covers 2 places in this atlas, including Hoge Veluwe National Park and Amsterdam.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 10:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
