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

What is the weather forecast for Cologne in March? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During March, Cologne usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 12°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Cologne in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cologne, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 125 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

Interested in more climate information?

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