In this kitesurfing blog we will not discuss kitesurfing in March kitesurfing holidays. No, we hope to give you insight into what awaits you as a kitesurfer in March in the Netherlands. Would there be another opportunity to go? snowkiting, ice kiting and / or ice wings? It could be, but the chance has become a lot smaller. The time is also changed at the end of March and therefore we can also go kite surfing in the evenings. So we mainly focus on kite surfing itself.
Kiting content in March
Winter 2023-2024 extremely wet and little sun
We certainly had wind this winter. However, the conditions that make it more pleasant for kitesurfing in March in the Netherlands were not the best this winter. It was reported on RTL news that the winter 2023 - 2024 was extremely wet and the sun shone about 20 percent less. We've had a lot of gloomy weather.
Kiting in March starts cold
We didn't start March with spring weather. Temperatures between 0 and 13 degrees are expected until mid-March. We hope for nice sunshine and of course wind.
Average temperature in March is rising
The average temperature in March over the past 10 years is 6,4 degrees. In April this is 10,2 degrees. In February this was still 3,9 degrees. However, February was very mild with an average of 8,2 degrees KNMI. This is even higher than the average temperature in March of 6,5 degrees.
The average temperature in March is 6,5 degrees.
Average water temperature is rising
The average sea temperature in February was approximately 5 degrees. In March this is 5,7 degrees and in April 7,3 degrees. However, at the end of December the sea water was still about 9,3 degrees. That was a lot warmer than the current average. The average temperature of the inland waters is slightly colder in March. Do you want to go kitesurfing in March in the Netherlands? Then view the tips below.
Kitesurfing March: we have left the months with the coldest water temperature behind us, but it is still cold.
Be sensible if you go kitesurfing in March
The fact is that the water temperature will still be cold in the coming weeks. Your body loses heat much faster in the water than in the air. So pay attention because hypothermia is a risk that is often recognized too late. So short sessions and stop and warm up on time. Especially if you notice that you are starting to get tired. Also do not sail too far and go out onto the water alone. Which is of course always unwise anyway.
Must read: 12 tips kitesurfing in the winter
This blog is specifically about what you can expect in terms of weather, wind and water in February. A must read for kitesurfing in the winter is our kitesurfing in the winter special containing 12 tips for a successful winter session.
Average wind force is decreasing
In March the wind blows more than 66 knots on average 7% of the time. 7 knots is pretty much the lower limit to be able to kitefoiling. In February this was 72%. The wind blows an average of 17 knots in February for Noordwijk. The chance of wind therefore decreases slightly compared to February. But the chance of wind is much higher than during the summer months.
Correct thickness wetsuit kite surfing March
We are still in the coldest months. You notice it clearly on a cloudy, rainy day. You don't even have to be at the seaside for that. It is therefore still time for at least a 5/4 mm wetsuit. We have advice on the correct wetsuit thickness for you. In fact, you cannot ignore the use of neoprene surf shoes. In addition, you see almost all kitesurfers with neoprene caps, gloves and windbreakers.
As you can see in the photo and have probably noticed yourself when kitesurfing in the winter months. As soon as the sun comes out it is immediately more pleasant. Then also forget the sunscreen not.
