Best time to visit Rotterdam

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When is the best time to visit Rotterdam?

The best time to visit Rotterdam is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Rotterdam5
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Rotterdam6
    Feb
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Rotterdam9
    Mar
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Rotterdam12
    Apr
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Rotterdam17
    May
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Rotterdam19
    Jun
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Rotterdam21
    Jul
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Rotterdam21
    Aug
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Rotterdam18
    Sep
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Rotterdam14
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Rotterdam10
    Nov
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Rotterdam7
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Rotterdam?

The hottest time of year in Rotterdam is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Which month has the most rain in Rotterdam?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Rotterdam with 84mm on average. There are normally 16 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Rotterdam?

The sunniest time of year in Rotterdam is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 43% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Netherlands (Rotterdam) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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