Ostend weather in March (West-Flanders, Belgium)

Is Ostend a good destination in March, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

Ostend in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 131 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 131 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Belgium in March

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

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ostend.

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