March · Netherlands
Best time to visit Haarlem in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Haarlem in March
Average temperature 7°C, 75 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Haarlem scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Haarlem sits west of Amsterdam with a medieval square, the Frans Hals Museum and beaches a short bike ride away.
March in Haarlem — middling scores, decent value
March averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Haarlem in March?
- In March, Haarlem averages 7°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Haarlem?
- March earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Haarlem in March?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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