Ostend weather in March (West-Flanders, Belgium)

Planning a trip to Ostend in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Ostend generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Ostend in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 131 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Ostend. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ostend, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 131 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in March

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

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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 Ostend in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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