Holland in Spring
In spring (March, April and May), Holland sees average daytime highs around 53°F and overnight lows near 39°F, with 10.8 in of precipitation over about 34 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 36°F in early March to 69°F by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.
Spring is Holland's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Holland's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 53°F
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 39°F
- Precipitation
- 10.8 in
- 34 wet days
- Avg wind
- 10 mph
- Travel score
- 2.8
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Mar · Apr · May
Temperature in Holland in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 36°F in early March to 69°F by late May.
A typical spring day in Holland reaches about 53°F and drops to 39°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is May, the coolest March.
How spring really feels in Holland
Once humidity and wind are folded in, spring brings about 0 days that feel above 90°F and 46 that feel at or below 32°F.
The story in spring is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Holland weather by month
How the three spring months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 22° | 2.8 | 12.5 | 11.4 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 32° / 21° | 2.1 | 8.7 | 7.3 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 41° / 28° | 2.5 | 9.8 | 4 | 11.6 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 53° / 39° | 4.0 | 12.2 | 1.6 | 13.1 | 2.8 |
| May | 64° / 49° | 4.3 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 74° / 61° | 3.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 15.1 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 79° / 65° | 4.0 | 11 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 77° / 64° | 3.9 | 10.6 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 71° / 57° | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 59° / 46° | 3.7 | 11.7 | 0.2 | 10.8 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 46° / 36° | 3.0 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 9.6 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 36° / 28° | 2.7 | 12.3 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Holland gets around 10.8 in of rain and snow over 34 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 10 mph across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min in early March to 14 h 54 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 5.1 kWh/m².
Is spring a good time to visit Holland?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Holland.
What to pack for Holland in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Holland sees daytime highs around 53°F and nights near 39°F. Pack a warm layer, a heavy coat and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 34 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Holland in Spring
The nearest coast averages about 39°F across spring — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 mi away) is warmest in August at about 71°F and coldest in March near 36°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 20 to Sep 8 — about 1.7 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 39 | 37 | 36 | 38 | 44 | 56 | 68 | 71 | 67 | 58 | 49 | 43 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | Bracing |
| Feb | 37 | Bracing |
| Mar | 36 | Bracing |
| Apr | 38 | Bracing |
| May | 44 | Bracing |
| Jun | 56 | Bracing |
| Jul | 68 | Cool |
| Aug | 71 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 67 | Cool |
| Oct | 58 | Bracing |
| Nov | 49 | Bracing |
| Dec | 43 | Bracing |
UV index in Holland in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Holland peaks around June 21 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Holland in Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Holland is worst in June — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Holland?
Holland sits at 42.8°N, 86.1°W, 610 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Allendale, 15 mi away.
Topography around Holland
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Holland.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Holland has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 ft around an average of 620 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 262 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 600 ft.
The land around Holland is covered by artificial surfaces (38%) and trees (37%) within 2 miles, trees (29%), cropland (27%) and water (20%) within 10 miles, and water (39%) and trees (35%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Holland (42.7875°, -86.1089°, elevation 610 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.