Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Amsterdam | London | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 9°C (48°F) | 10°C (50°F)▲ | London |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 3°C (37°F) | 3°C (37°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 10 days▲ | London |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 54 mm | 43 mm▲ | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 23 km/h | 22 km/h▲ | London |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in March. London offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Amsterdam sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Amsterdam is on the cooler side at 9°C, requiring warmer clothing. London is cooler at 10°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in March.
Amsterdam reaches an average high of 9°C (48°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
London averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Amsterdam receives approximately 54 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
London sees 43 mm over 10 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 1 rain day and 11 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 9°C, lows of 3°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 10°C, lows of 3°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Amsterdam | London | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 6°C | 13d | 7°C | 11d |
| Feb | 6°C | 11d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 9°C | 11d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 13°C | 11d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 16°C | 11d | 17°C | 10d |
| Jun | 19°C | 12d | 20°C | 10d |
| Jul | 21°C | 14d | 22°C | 11d |
| Aug | 21°C | 13d | 21°C | 10d |
| Sep | 18°C | 12d | 19°C | 9d |
| Oct | 14°C | 13d | 15°C | 11d |
| Nov | 10°C | 13d | 10°C | 11d |
| Dec | 6°C | 13d | 8°C | 11d |
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