Amsterdam in March
Daffodils, unpredictable wind and a sharp uptick as the gardens open and the tulip coaches start running out of the city.
Is March a good time to visit Amsterdam?
March is a middling month in Amsterdam — crowds around 52/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- Keukenhof opens (late March)
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Amsterdam, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Amsterdam?
March is a middling month in Amsterdam — crowds around 52/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Amsterdam in March?
Amsterdam sits at roughly 52/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 12 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam in March?
Expect highs around 10°C and lows near 3°C in March, with about 11 wet days across the month.