Weather in March in Germany
Planning a journey to Germany this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Germany in March?
March in Germany generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Oberstdorf at 6°C to moderate in Rust at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Rust and -4°C in Oberstdorf.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mönkebude with an average of 47 mm to high rainfall in Schönau am Königssee with 148 mm.Average sunshine
Berlin enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Germany for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Germany climate page.
Where to go in Germany in March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Germany?
Berlin
In March Berlin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cologne
In March Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Binz
In March Binz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Munich
In March Munich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Hamburg
In March Hamburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Germany?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Berlin, March may not be the ideal time to visit Germany.
On average, the best time to visit Germany is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Berlin. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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