Rotterdam
A skyline rebuilt almost entirely from scratch after the war into some of Europe's boldest modern architecture, cube houses tilted at forty-five degrees that people genuinely live in, and a harbour still among the busiest on the continent.
The best time to visit Rotterdam is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 02:56 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 56°F · rain 1.8in · 13.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C45°F | 75mm3.0in | 8.2h8.2h | |
| February | 9°C49°F | 74mm2.9in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| March | 11°C51°F | 71mm2.8in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 14°C56°F | 46mm1.8in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 17°C62°F | 58mm2.3in | 15.6h15.6h | in the recommended window |
| June | 22°C71°F | 80mm3.1in | 16.7h16.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 22°C71°F | 74mm2.9in | 16.3h16.3h | in the recommended window |
| August | 23°C73°F | 78mm3.1in | 14.6h14.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 20°C68°F | 75mm3.0in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 16°C60°F | 124mm4.9in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| November | 11°C51°F | 94mm3.7in | 8.7h8.7h | |
| December | 8°C46°F | 88mm3.5in | 7.8h7.8h |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- Dutch
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Rotterdam?
The best time to visit Rotterdam is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does Rotterdam get?
Typical daytime highs in Rotterdam are Mar–May 14°C (56°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (60°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).
Is Rotterdam expensive?
On the ground, Rotterdam is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Rotterdam good for?
Rotterdam is good for old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.