Lower-Saxony Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lower-Saxony, Germany in March.

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Hanover Braunlage Cuxhaven Norden

Planning a journey to Lower-Saxony, 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 Lower-Saxony in March

Lower-Saxony, Germany is a region in Germany. March in Lower-Saxony generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Insel Neuwerk to 11°C (52°F) in Bottrop. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Bottrop and 3°C (37°F) in Insel Neuwerk.

To explore the conditions in Lower-Saxony, Germany in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dangenstorf with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Kamschlacken with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Hanover typically sees 108 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Lower-Saxony by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lower-Saxony - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hanover)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) July25°C (77°F) This monthAugust24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lower-Saxony in March

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

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 Lower-Saxony

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

Temperature range in Lower-Saxony (March)

Precipitation variation in Lower-Saxony (March)

Hanover

In March Hanover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
108 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Hanover →

Braunlage

In March Braunlage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Braunlage →

Cuxhaven

In March Cuxhaven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Cuxhaven →

Norden

In March Norden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
125 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Sankt Andreasberg

In March Sankt Andreasberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lower-Saxony, in Germany.

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 Lower-Saxony in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hanover 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Braunlage 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Cuxhaven 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Norden 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Sankt Andreasberg 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Bad Harzburg 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Lower-Saxony weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lower-Saxony, Germany in March?

In March, Lower-Saxony, Germany generally has less favorable weather conditions. Hanover sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Lower-Saxony, Germany in March?

Hanover averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Lower-Saxony, Germany get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Hanover averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Lower-Saxony, Germany.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Lower-Saxony, Germany?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Lower-Saxony, Germany due to the typically less favorable weather in Hanover.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Hanover. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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