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

What does the weather outlook for Dortmund look like in March? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

March in Dortmund generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 11°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Dortmund in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 133 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 Dortmund climate page with graphs.

 

Dortmund, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bochum, Germany (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in March

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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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