North Rhine-Westphalia weather in March
Considering a trip to North Rhine-Westphalia this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in North Rhine-Westphalia in March?
North Rhine-Westphalia is a region in Germany. March in North Rhine-Westphalia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Schmallenberg to 12°C in Bedburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Bedburg and 0°C in Schmallenberg.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Stemwede with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Gummersbach with 105 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected in Cologne. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Rhine-Westphalia in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Rhine-Westphalia climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Cologne
In March Cologne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Düsseldorf
In March Düsseldorf generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Winterberg
In March Winterberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Schmallenberg
In March Schmallenberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Essen
In March Essen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany.
Is March the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cologne, March may not be the ideal time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia.
On average, the best time to visit North Rhine-Westphalia is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cologne. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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