Weather Report: Noord-Holland, March 2026
March 2026 brought mild conditions to Noord-Holland, with temperatures slightly above the seasonal average. The month presented a mixed picture of weather patterns, featuring both pleasant spring days and cooler periods typical of early spring in the Netherlands.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for March reached 8.0 degrees Celsius, marginally exceeding the normal value of 7.7 degrees, resulting in a positive anomaly of 0.3 degrees. The warmest day occurred on March 6 in Hilversum, where temperatures climbed to 18.0 degrees Celsius, offering a genuine taste of spring. In contrast, the coldest conditions were recorded in Hoorn on March 9, with temperatures dropping to approximately -0.7 degrees Celsius, indicating frost conditions during the early part of the month.
Precipitation Patterns
March proved to be significantly drier than normal across Noord-Holland. The province received an average of 22.8 millimeters of precipitation, representing a substantial 38 percent decrease compared to the normal monthly total of 36.7 millimeters. The wettest day occurred on March 25 in Ouder-Amstel, which recorded 15.2 millimeters of rainfall. Over the entire month, Ouder-Amstel emerged as the wettest location in the province, accumulating 62.4 millimeters of total precipitation.
Sunshine Duration
Sunshine hours were notably limited during March, with only 112.5 hours recorded across Noord-Holland. This represents a significant 54 percent shortfall compared to the normal sunshine duration of 243.4 hours for the month. The reduced sunshine was likely attributable to increased cloud cover throughout the period.
Notable Observations
The month demonstrated the characteristic variability of early spring in the Netherlands, with a 18.7-degree temperature range between the warmest and coldest days. The combination of below-average sunshine and reduced precipitation created conditions that were drier but cloudier than typical for March in this region.