Weather Report: Friesland, March 2025
March 2025 brought a notably dry and sunny month to Friesland, with temperatures running slightly below normal. The province experienced a striking contrast between wet and dry periods, while sunshine hours significantly exceeded the seasonal average.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for March in Friesland reached 6.2 degrees Celsius, which is 0.9 degrees below the normal value of 7.1 degrees. Despite this overall coolness, the month featured considerable temperature variation across the province. The coldest reading was recorded in Dantumadiel on March 18, dropping to minus 3.0 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Ooststellingwerf experienced the warmest conditions on March 21, when temperatures climbed to 19.6 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the significant day-to-day fluctuations typical of early spring weather.
Precipitation Patterns
March proved exceptionally dry across Friesland, with an average total precipitation of just 15.6 millimeters compared to the normal value of 38.9 millimeters. This represents a 60 percent deficit from typical March rainfall. The wettest day occurred on March 23 in Súdwest-Fryslân, where 16.7 millimeters fell. The same municipality recorded the highest total precipitation for the month at 23.3 millimeters, indicating that most rainfall was concentrated in specific areas and periods.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Sunshine hours were remarkably abundant, totaling 317.4 hours across the province compared to the normal 240.0 hours, representing a 32 percent surplus. This exceptional sunshine contributed to the pleasant conditions experienced during the month, despite below-normal temperatures. The combination of dry conditions and abundant sunshine created favorable weather patterns for much of March, though the temperature anomaly suggests that spring's arrival was delayed compared to historical averages.