Saarland Weather in March

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

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Saarbrücken Homburg Saarlouis Mettlach

Planning a trip to Saarland, Germany this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Saarland in March

Saarland, Germany is a region in Germany. March in Saarland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Saarbrücken.

For specific regional insights in Saarland, Germany, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nennig with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Losheim with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Saarbrücken gets approximately 113 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 Saarland in March

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

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 Saarland

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

Temperature range in Saarland (March)

Precipitation variation in Saarland (March)

Saarbrücken

In March Saarbrücken generally has low 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
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
113 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Saarbrücken →

Homburg

In March Homburg 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
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
113 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Homburg →

Saarlouis

In March Saarlouis 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
79 hours
113 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Saarlouis →

Mettlach

In March Mettlach 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
113 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Mettlach →

Sankt Wendel

In March Sankt Wendel 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
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
113 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sankt Wendel →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Saarland, 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 Saarland in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saarbrücken 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Homburg 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Saarlouis 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Mettlach 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Sankt Wendel 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Merzig 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Saarland weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Saarland, Germany in March. The popular destination of Saarbrücken averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

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

In Saarbrücken, the average daytime high in March is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Saarland, Germany during March, with Saarbrücken averaging close to 75 mm (3 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Saarland, Germany?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Saarbrücken, March may not be the ideal time to visit Saarland, Germany.

On average, the best time to visit Saarland, Germany is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Saarbrücken. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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