Worst time to visit Rotterdam

Some months in Rotterdam are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.

Country
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Region
Europe
Hottest
July 22°C
Coldest
February 2°C low
Wettest
January 16 rain days
Driest
April 10 rain days

Months to avoid

MonthWhy
Januaryvery wet (16 rain days)
Julyvery wet (14 rain days)
Augustvery wet (14 rain days)
Octobervery wet (14 rain days)
Novembervery wet (15 rain days)
Decembervery wet (15 rain days)

What to expect in the worst months

January. 16 rain days out of 31 means roughly 52% of days see measurable rainfall — plan flexible indoor backups for every outdoor day.

July. 14 rain days out of 31 means roughly 45% of days see measurable rainfall — plan flexible indoor backups for every outdoor day.

August. 14 rain days out of 31 means roughly 45% of days see measurable rainfall — plan flexible indoor backups for every outdoor day.

Better times to go

Better months: June (21°C, 11 rain days) · September (20°C, 11 rain days)

Better in the same region in January

If you're set on Europe in January, these cities have more comfortable conditions in the same window:

If you still have to go — what to bring

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