Cochem

Rhineland-Palatinate Weather in March

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

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Cochem Bernkastel-Kues Thalfang Koblenz

Planning a getaway to Rhineland-Palatinate, 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 Rhineland-Palatinate in March

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany is a region in Germany. March in Rhineland-Palatinate generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Winterspelt at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Speyer at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Speyer and 1°C (34°F) in Winterspelt.

For specific regional insights in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alzey with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Friesenhagen with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Cochem as an example - it receives around 113 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Rhineland-Palatinate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Rhineland-Palatinate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cochem)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rhineland-Palatinate in March

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

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 Rhineland-Palatinate

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

Temperature range in Rhineland-Palatinate (March)

Precipitation variation in Rhineland-Palatinate (March)

Cochem

In March Cochem 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
113 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Cochem →

Bernkastel-Kues

In March Bernkastel-Kues 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
113 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Bernkastel-Kues →

Thalfang

In March Thalfang 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 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
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
113 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Thalfang →

Koblenz

In March Koblenz 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
110 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Koblenz →

Wiesbaden

In March Wiesbaden 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
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
123 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rhineland-Palatinate, 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 Rhineland-Palatinate in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cochem 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Bernkastel-Kues 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Thalfang 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Koblenz 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Wiesbaden 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Rhineland-Palatinate weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in March?

Expect poor weather across Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in March. The popular destination of Cochem averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany in March?

Daytime temperatures in Cochem peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in March, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Cochem averages just 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany due to the typically poor weather in Cochem.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cochem. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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