March weather forecastDen Helder, Netherlands

March

Weather in March

In March, Den Helder indicates the first signs of spring with the weather gradually warming up, yet the winter's bite lingers. The maximum temperature edges up slightly to 6.8°C (44.2°F), and the humidity remains fairly constant. The winds recede slightly, becoming milder and blowing at an average speed of 26.5km/h (16.5mph). Rainfall continues to decrease, and the daylight hours expand, providing a hint of the pending spring warmth. On the whole, March presents a milder version of winter with longer daylight hours.

Temperature

Den Helder records an average high-temperature of a chilly 6.8°C (44.2°F) in March, maintaining a close correlation with February's 5.7°C (42.3°F). The low temperature average during March reflects a slight decrease to a wintry 4.8°C (40.6°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

In Den Helder, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 391mm (15.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Den Helder. March is the last month it regularly snows in Den Helder, Netherlands. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Den Helder aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Den Helder, Netherlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.1 days and aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Den Helder is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of March, in Den Helder, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:14 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Den Helder is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Den Helder, Netherlands, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During March, Den Helder experiences an average high-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) and a low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

In March, the average relative humidity in Den Helder, Netherlands, is 82%.

In March, in Den Helder, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Den Helder, Netherlands. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Den Helder aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

In March, the average day length in Den Helder, Netherlands, is 11h and 54min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, in Den Helder, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:14 CET.

In Den Helder, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Den Helder, Netherlands, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

5.7°C

6.8°C

9.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

32.1km/h

28.2km/h

23.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.4

16.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average high temperature in March: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.7°C).

Average low temperature in March: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.5°C).

Average pressure in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average wind speed in March: 26.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (33.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (21.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average rainfall in March: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average snowfall in March: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Den Helder, Netherlands

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).