Best time to go to Rotterdam Average weather of Rotterdam, Netherlands

When is the best time to go to Rotterdam?

When is the best time to go to Rotterdam? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Rotterdam are June, July, August and September
On average, the warmest months are July and August
The coldest months are January and February
The rainiest months are August and October
The best months for swimming are August and September

Annual weather in Rotterdam

For full information about the climate and weather in Rotterdam a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	41°F/45°F	3.1in	very bad weather	Rotterdam in january
February	40°F/45°F	2.3in	very bad weather	Rotterdam in february
March	43°F/49°F	1.9in	bad weather	Rotterdam in march
April	49°F/54°F	1.5in	bad weather	Rotterdam in april
May	54°F/59°F	2.9in	tolerable weather	Rotterdam in may
June	59°F/65°F	2.9in	good weather	Rotterdam in june
July	63°F/68°F	3.9in	good weather	Rotterdam in july
August	65°F/70°F	5in	good weather	Rotterdam in august
September	61°F/67°F	3.7in	good weather	Rotterdam in september
October	56°F/59°F	4.2in	tolerable weather	Rotterdam in october
November	49°F/52°F	3.7in	bad weather	Rotterdam in november
December	45°F/49°F	3.7in	bad weather	Rotterdam in december

Weather and climate in Rotterdam

Rotterdam enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Rotterdam is 56°F (ranging from 45°F in february to 70°F in august). Annual rainfall is 38.8in, with a minimum of 1.5in in april and a maximum of 5in in august.

Between january and february the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 43°F in average and, in february, 4 days of rain are expected.
From march to april the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and, in april, 2 days of rain are expected.
In may the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and you can expect to have 2.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
Between the months of june and september the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 65°F in average and it rains about 3.7in each month.
In october the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 56°F and it rains in october about 4.2in.
In november the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 63°F and it rains in november about 3.7in.
In december the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 49°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 3.7in.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Rotterdam

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Rotterdam: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Rotterdam

Find out when Rotterdam has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Rotterdam

Very low season in Rotterdam
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
Low season in Rotterdam
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March and November.
High season in Rotterdam
The number of visitors to Rotterdam is high in: April, May, June, September, October and December.
Peak season in Rotterdam
The largest number of tourists visiting Rotterdam is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Rotterdam month by month

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Average price for flights to Rotterdam

A return flight between London and Rotterdam is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 162 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 36 more for your airline ticket to Rotterdam if you go in february.

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