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Bavaria Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bavaria, Germany in March.

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Munich Nuremberg Oberstdorf Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Planning a getaway to Bavaria, Germany this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Bavaria in March

Bavaria, Germany is a region in Germany. March in Bavaria generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Oberstdorf to 12°C (54°F) in Mühldorf. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Mühldorf and -4°C (25°F) in Oberstdorf.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bavaria, Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ingolstadt with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Schönau am Königssee with 148 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Munich receives about 133 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Bavaria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bavaria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Munich)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March11°C (52°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bavaria in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bavaria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bavaria

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Bavaria, Germany?

Temperature range in Bavaria (March)

Precipitation variation in Bavaria (March)

Munich

In March Munich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
133 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Munich →

Nuremberg

In March Nuremberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
118 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Nuremberg →

Oberstdorf

In March Oberstdorf generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oberstdorf →

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

In March Garmisch-Partenkirchen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
165 hours
183 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Garmisch-Partenkirchen →

Bad Füssing

In March Bad Füssing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
104 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bad Füssing →

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In our records: Germany March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Germany in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Germany brought 258 mm (10 in) in Flensburg on March 18, 1981.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bavaria in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Munich 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Nuremberg 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Oberstdorf 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Bad Füssing 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Reit im Winkl 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

Bavaria weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bavaria, Germany in March?

Bavaria, Germany typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Munich average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bavaria, Germany in March?

Daytime temperatures in Munich peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Bavaria, Germany get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Bavaria, Germany. Munich averages only about 79 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Bavaria, Germany?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Bavaria, Germany due to the typically unpleasant weather in Munich.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Munich. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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