Amsterdam · Netherlands
March
Spring energy returns — Keukenhof opens, prices still manageable, first daffodils visible.
Strong option
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Amsterdam — see the full ranking below.
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High
9.2°C
Low
3.4°C
Rain
57mm
Sun
4.4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Amsterdam
Weather
Above average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑Keukenhof (open from late March): 7 million tulips in 32 hectares — a genuinely extraordinary garden
- ↑Early tulip fields appearing in the Bollenstreek south of the city
- ↑City feels reactivated: café terraces opening with outdoor heaters
What you sacrifice
- ↓Tulip peak still weeks away — late March visitors may catch early-season daffodils rather than tulips
- ↓Prices rising as spring tourism approaches
- ↓Still cold enough for coats; occasional cold snaps return without warning
How March compares to April (best month)
| Factor | March | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 5 |
March in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Amsterdam, not across destinations. Methodology →