Month guide · Rotterdam · Netherlands
Rotterdam in November
What November is really like in Rotterdam: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marczoutendijk, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 8.7 hours of daylight. Dark and rainy; focus on museums, food halls and cosy bars.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 8.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Rotterdam: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:02
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:52
- Daylight
- About 8.7 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Autumn (September–November). World Port Days in September, then wetter, windier weather and cultural seasons.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Sinterklaas arrival celebrations (usually mid-November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Kralingen
Kralingse Bos and Plas
Rent a bike and cycle the loop around the lake on a sunny afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
Market · Centrum
Markthal
MVRDV's horseshoe-shaped market hall, opened in 2014, wraps apartments around a vaulted food hall.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Food
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Cool and Witte de Withstraat
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
Book a guided tour to see storage areas closed to individual visitors.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
- Iconic
Gallery · Cool and Witte de Withstraat
Kunsthal
Rem Koolhaas and OMA designed this 1992 exhibition hall at the southern end of the Museumpark, with ramps linking its galleries.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 13 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Rotterdam?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Rotterdam in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Rotterdam?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Dark and rainy; focus on museums, food halls and cosy bars.
+How warm is Rotterdam in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rotterdam in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.