Best Time to Visit Rotterdam

Best time: Aug, Jun, Jul, May. Aug is warmest (22.1°C high); Nov is rainiest (96 mm).

Rotterdam weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan5.80.9731.1
Feb6.30.6542.2
Mar9.42.6703.7
Apr12.54.1496.1
May17.37.9557.8
Jun19.710.7748.2
Jul21.713797.8
Aug22.112.7667
Sep18.610.6854.7
Oct14.57.3932.8
Nov9.74.1961.4
Dec72.1850.8

Average high temperature

Jan 6°
Feb 6°
Mar 9°
Apr 13°
May 17°
Jun 20°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 19°
Oct 15°
Nov 10°
Dec 7°

Best months by activity

Overall: AugJunJulMay

Beaches: Aug

Hiking: MayAprAugJun

Sightseeing: MayJunAugJul

Rotterdam quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Oct, Nov): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rotterdam?

Aug, Jun, Jul, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Nov, about 96 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Aug, with average highs of 22.1°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.