March 2025 brought notably dry and sunny conditions to Noord-Brabant, with temperatures running slightly below normal for the season. The month presented a stark contrast between early cold spells and a warm spring-like period mid-month, while precipitation remained exceptionally low across the province.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for March reached 7.2 degrees Celsius, sitting 0.8 degrees below the normal value of 8.0 degrees. Despite this overall coolness, the month experienced significant temperature variation. The coldest reading occurred in Roosendaal on March 4th, plummeting to minus 3.4 degrees Celsius. In sharp contrast, Bergeijk recorded the month's warmest temperature of 22.2 degrees Celsius on March 21st, demonstrating the dramatic swing from winter to spring conditions that occurred during this period.
Precipitation Patterns
March proved exceptionally dry throughout Noord-Brabant. The province received only 7.1 millimeters of precipitation on average, representing a dramatic 86 percent below the normal monthly total of 49.7 millimeters. The wettest day occurred in Bergeijk on March 22nd, with just 4.0 millimeters of rain. Overall, Bergeijk emerged as the wettest location in the province, accumulating 11.1 millimeters for the entire month, underscoring the widespread dryness experienced across the region.
Sunshine and Notable Features
Compensating for the cool temperatures and lack of rain, sunshine was abundant throughout March. The province enjoyed 307.9 hours of sunshine, representing a substantial 27 percent above the normal value of 242.6 hours. This exceptional sunshine, combined with the dry conditions, created ideal circumstances for early spring activities and outdoor pursuits. The combination of below-normal precipitation and above-normal sunshine hours made March 2025 a particularly distinctive month for Noord-Brabant, with weather patterns that favored dry conditions and extended daylight hours as the region transitioned into spring.