Essen weather in March (Antwerpen Province, Belgium)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Essen during March? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In March, Essen typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 12°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Essen in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 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 Essen climate page with graphs.

 

Essen, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Antwerp, Belgium (27 KM, 17 Miles).

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 Essen.

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