Saxony-Anhalt Weather in March

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

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Quedlinburg Wernigerode Thale Halle an der Saale

Considering a trip to Saxony-Anhalt, Germany this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Saxony-Anhalt in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Elend to 10°C (50°F) in Halle an der Saale. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Halle an der Saale and 0°C (32°F) in Elend.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bernburg with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Schierke with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Quedlinburg gets approximately 142 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.

Explore Saxony-Anhalt by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April14°C (57°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Saxony-Anhalt in March

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

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 Saxony-Anhalt

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

Temperature range in Saxony-Anhalt (March)

Precipitation variation in Saxony-Anhalt (March)

Quedlinburg

In March Quedlinburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
142 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Quedlinburg →

Wernigerode

In March Wernigerode 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
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
142 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Wernigerode →

Thale

In March Thale 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
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
142 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Thale →

Halle an der Saale

In March Halle an der Saale 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)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
125 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Halle an der Saale →

Schierke

In March Schierke 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 poor 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 sun hours
73 hours
142 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Schierke →

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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 Saxony-Anhalt in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Quedlinburg 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Wernigerode 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Thale 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Halle an der Saale 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Schierke 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Blankenburg 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Saxony-Anhalt weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany brings poor weather. In Quedlinburg, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Quedlinburg peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in March, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany during March, with Quedlinburg averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with often poor weather in Quedlinburg.

On average, the best time to visit Saxony-Anhalt, Germany is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Quedlinburg. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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