Month guide · The Hague · Netherlands
The Hague in March
What March is really like in The Hague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Days lengthen and Keukenhof usually opens later in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 6°C (43°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in The Hague: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (7°C (45°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 6°C (43°F)
Spring (March–May). Bulb fields and Keukenhof nearby, King's Day and the first beach-pavilion days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Keukenhof spring gardens open nearby (usually from late March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Palace · Hofkwartier and Noordeinde
Noordeinde Palace and gardens
Walk through the Paleistuin garden behind the palace for a quiet break from shopping on Noordeinde.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Outdoors
Street · Hofkwartier and Noordeinde
Lange Voorhout
An L-shaped avenue of lime trees lined with 18th-century mansions, embassies, the Hotel Des Indes and Escher in Het Paleis.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Couples
- History
Market · Schilderswijk
Haagse Markt
Go in the morning and try fresh stroopwafels, Turkish bread or Surinamese snacks from the stalls.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Wassenaar
Museum Voorlinden
A modern-art museum on a country estate in neighbouring Wassenaar, with permanent works such as Ron Mueck's giant Couple under an Umbrella, James Turrell's Skyspace and Leandro Erlich's swimming pool installation, plus gardens by Piet Oudolf and dune walks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 3°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit The Hague?
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.
The Hague in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit The Hague?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Days lengthen and Keukenhof usually opens later in the month.
+How warm is The Hague in March?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in The Hague in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.