South Holland weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Holland, The Netherlands. Like most weather services, we show South Holland at one spot: Rotterdam, its largest city. At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 8°C (47°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Rotterdam weather
Is it raining in Rotterdam right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 8° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Rotterdam this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–13° and lows of 2–10°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Rotterdam lately?
In the past 7 days, Rotterdam had 4 rainy days and 37.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rotterdam?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
South Holland weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Holland?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Holland is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (42°F) in January to 21°C (71°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in South Holland?
August is the wettest month, with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in South Holland?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (71°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F).
Does South Holland have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 87 mm (3.4 in).
How warm is the sea in South Holland?
The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C (69°F) and coolest in January at about 6°C (43°F). It stays cool all year.
South Holland weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Rotterdam), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South Holland
Weather can differ a lot within South Holland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| The Hague | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| Leiden | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| Dordrecht | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| Zoetermeer | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| Delft | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| Schiedam | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| Spijkenisse | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| Vlaardingen | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| Gouda | Apr–Sep | None | 5–23°C | 800 mm |
| Alphen aan den Rijn | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
| Capelle aan den IJssel | May–Sep | None | 6–21°C | 834 mm |
Cities and towns in South Holland
- Rotterdam
- The Hague
- Leiden
- Dordrecht
- Zoetermeer
- Delft
- Schiedam
- Spijkenisse
- Vlaardingen
- Gouda
- Alphen aan den Rijn
- Capelle aan den IJssel
- Rijswijk
- Zwijndrecht
- Ridderkerk
- Barendrecht
- Voorburg
- Hoogvliet
- Gorinchem
- Maassluis
- Papendrecht
- Ypenburg
- Krimpen aan den IJssel
- Groot IJsselmonde
- Leiderdorp
- Wassenaar
- Waddinxveen
- Ommoord
- Noordwijk-Binnen
- Sliedrecht
- Oud-Beijerland
- Scheveningen
- Voorschoten
- Lisse
- Hellevoetsluis
- Oegstgeest
- Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht
- Berkel en Rodenrijs
- Katwijk aan Zee
- Bodegraven
- 's-Gravenzande
- Nootdorp
- Benthuizen
- Pijnacker
- Hillegom
- Alblasserdam
- Rhoon
- Naaldwijk
- Middelharnis
- Bergschenhoek
- Merenwijk
- Schiebroek
- Sassenheim
- Boskoop