Rotterdam Weather

Rotterdam has a temperate climate that remains relatively steady throughout the year. In the summer, the weather can be hot and in winter, warm clothes are required for the cooler weather. Rotterdam can be a wet and rainy city, so suitable rainproof clothes are useful at any time of the year.

When to visit

The temperate climate in Rotterdam makes it a popular place to visit at any time of year, but the busiest tourist seasons are the warmer summer months from June to September. The warmer weather will give you a greater variety of leisure activities to choose from and it is a particularly pleasant time of the year for walking and cycling. In winter, temperatures can be cold, but rarely drop below freezing, making it a pleasant winter destination.

Changeable weather

Any visitor to Rotterdam at any time of year should be ready for the possibility of unpredictable weather. A summer day might have glorious sunshine and temperatures approaching 30°C, while the next day could be wet and windy. Rain can fall in Rotterdam in any month of the year, and a raincoat and umbrella are useful things to pack for a visit here.

Average Temperature (°C)

30 22 15 8 0

Jan 3.1

Feb 2.7

Mar 5.9

Apr 8.2

May 12.5

Jun 14.9

Jul 17.3

Aug 17.1

Sep 14.5

Oct 11.4

Nov 7.1

Dec 4.7