Essen weather in March (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

What's the typical weather in Essen for March? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Essen generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Essen in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 105 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Essen climate page with graphs.

 

Essen, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 105 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in March

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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