Beautiful spring weather: another day of sun and pleasant temperatures | Weather update
It's finally here: spring has well and truly arrived in the Netherlands. If you stepped outside this morning, you could hardly believe your eyes. A brilliant blue sky, not a single cloud in sight, and that glorious sunshine already packing quite a punch. Today is another exceptionally warm spring day. Temperatures are locally hitting 17°C, feeling more like early May than the beginning of March. Yesterday was beautiful, but today the sun is turning up the heat even more.
In cities like Rotterdam and Amsterdam, pavement cafes are gradually filling up. Across the city centre, you can hear the clink of coffee cups and the buzz of people finally enjoying the outdoors again. Cycling is an absolute pleasure: coat open, wind in your hair. It's the kind of day that instantly lifts your spirits. No wonder everyone's talking about it. Even the birds seem to be singing louder than usual.
The question on everyone's lips now is: how long will this lovely weather last? If you like to plan ahead, several weather platforms have you covered. The detailed forecast from Weather 14 days - Meteored shows that conditions will become more unsettled in the coming days, but it'll stay pleasant through the weekend. There'll be more cloud cover, but the brolly can stay at home for now. Evenings do cool down quickly, though, so a thick jumper won't go amiss for those late hours.
For those who want to track the weather in detail, there are plenty of handy tools available these days. I personally swear by a combination of a few apps:
- Meteored – ideal for the 14-day trend and reliable rain radar.
- Weather Pro – for serious enthusiasts who want all the data, like wind gusts and UV index.
- The Weather - Weather – simple and quick, with a clear hourly forecast.
- Accurate weather with YoWindow – a visual treat that displays the weather with realistic landscapes, perfect for a tablet.
It's lovely to see the Netherlands enjoying this summery interlude. My advice? Put your work aside for a bit, get outside and soak up that vitamin D. Just a word of caution: the sun is already quite strong, so slap on some sunscreen if you're planning to be out for long. Hay fever sufferers, take note – trees and grasses are shooting up, so pollen is flying about.
Either way: today's a day to treasure. Make the most of it, because you know how it goes in the Netherlands – before you know it, it's grey and drizzly again. But for now: enjoy that glorious spring weather!