Climate of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Point-value climate at Rotterdam (South Holland, Netherlands). Population approximately 1,005,000.
Located in South Holland, Netherlands, Rotterdam has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,005,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.4°C / 38.1°F in January to 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 49 mm / 1.9 in (April) to 96 mm / 3.8 in (November) — about 879 mm / 34.6 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rotterdam's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4°C38.1°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| February | 3.5°C38.3°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| March | 6°C42.8°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 8.3°C46.9°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 12.6°C54.7°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| June | 15.2°C59.4°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| July | 17.4°C63.3°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| August | 17.4°C63.3°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 14.6°C58.3°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| October | 10.9°C51.6°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| November | 6.9°C44.4°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| December | 4.5°C40.1°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rotterdam?
Rotterdam does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Rotterdam's warmest month is July at an average of 17.4°C / 63.3°F, and its driest month is April with about 49 mm / 1.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Rotterdam?
Rotterdam, in South Holland, Netherlands, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.4°C / 38.1°F in January to 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 879 mm / 34.6 in, with the wettest month being November (96 mm / 3.8 in) and the driest April (49 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Rotterdam in July?
The average temperature in Rotterdam in July is 17.4°C / 63.3°F, with rainfall of about 79 mm / 3.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Rotterdam?
The driest month in Rotterdam is April, with about 49 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.3°C / 46.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Rotterdam?
The wettest month in Rotterdam is November, with approximately 96 mm / 3.8 in of average monthly rainfall.