Black Forest

Black Forest Weather in March

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

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Baden-Baden Freiburg im Breisgau Tübingen Offenburg

Planning a journey to the Black Forest, Germany this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Black Forest in March

The Black Forest, Germany is a region in Germany. March in the Black Forest generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Rottweil at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Offenburg at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Offenburg and 0°C (32°F) in Rottweil.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tübingen with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Baden-Baden with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Baden-Baden gets approximately 145 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Black Forest in March

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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 the Black Forest

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

Temperature range in the Black Forest (March)

Precipitation variation in the Black Forest (March)

Baden-Baden

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
145 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Baden-Baden →

Freiburg im Breisgau

In March Freiburg im Breisgau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
152 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Freiburg im Breisgau →

Tübingen

In March Tübingen 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)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
136 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Tübingen →

Offenburg

In March Offenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
136 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Offenburg →

Rottweil

In March Rottweil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
119 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Rottweil →

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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 the Black Forest in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Baden-Baden 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Freiburg im Breisgau 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Tübingen 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Offenburg 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Rottweil 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

The Black Forest weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Black Forest, Germany in March?

March in the Black Forest, Germany brings poor weather. In Baden-Baden, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in the Black Forest, Germany in March?

Daytime temperatures in Baden-Baden peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in March, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does the Black Forest, Germany get a lot of rain in March?

Baden-Baden typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 101 mm (4 in) on average across the Black Forest, Germany.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Black Forest, Germany?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Black Forest, Germany due to the typically poor weather in Baden-Baden.

On average, the best time to visit the Black Forest, Germany is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Baden-Baden. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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