Weather Report: Overijssel, March 2025
March 2025 brought notably dry and sunny conditions to Overijssel, with temperatures running slightly below normal for the season. The month presented a stark contrast between early cold snaps and a warm mid-month spell, while precipitation remained significantly lower than typical for this time of year.
Temperature Overview
The average temperature for March in Overijssel reached 6.5 degrees Celsius, which is 1.0 degree below the normal value of 7.5 degrees. The coldest conditions occurred early in the month, with Almelo recording a minimum of minus 3.8 degrees on March 3rd. However, the month featured a dramatic warm period around mid-March, culminating in Olst-Wijhe reaching 20.5 degrees on March 21st, marking the warmest day of the month. This significant temperature range of approximately 24 degrees demonstrates the variable nature of spring weather in the region.
Precipitation Patterns
March was exceptionally dry across Overijssel, with an average total precipitation of just 12.6 millimeters compared to the normal value of 39.4 millimeters. This represents a 68 percent deficit from typical March rainfall. The wettest day occurred in Zwolle on March 23rd, when 11.4 millimeters fell, accounting for a substantial portion of the month's total precipitation. Zwolle emerged as the wettest location overall, accumulating 15.8 millimeters throughout the month.
Sunshine and Notable Conditions
Sunshine hours were exceptionally abundant, with 307.8 hours recorded across the province compared to a normal of 237.0 hours. This 30 percent surplus above normal contributed to the dry conditions and made March notably brighter than average. The combination of low precipitation and high sunshine hours created favorable conditions for early spring activities, though the below-normal average temperature tempered the seasonal warmth typical of late March.