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Saxony Weather in March

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

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Dresden Leipzig Bad Schandau Kurort Oberwiesenthal

Planning a getaway to Saxony, 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 Saxony in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Bärenstein to 10°C (50°F) in Delitzsch. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Delitzsch and -2°C (28°F) in Bärenstein.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Delitzsch with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Amtsberg with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Dresden gets approximately 117 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 by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
Best Time to Visit Saxony →

Best Places to Visit in Saxony in March

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

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

Temperature range in Saxony (March)

Precipitation variation in Saxony (March)

Dresden

In March Dresden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
117 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Dresden →

Leipzig

In March Leipzig 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
125 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Leipzig →

Bad Schandau

In March Bad Schandau 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
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
117 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Bad Schandau →

Kurort Oberwiesenthal

In March Kurort Oberwiesenthal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
107 hours
142 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kurort Oberwiesenthal →

Görlitz

In March Görlitz 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Görlitz →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dresden 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Leipzig 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Bad Schandau 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Kurort Oberwiesenthal 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Görlitz 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Meißen 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Saxony weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Saxony, Germany in March. The popular destination of Dresden averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Saxony, Germany during March range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Dresden.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Saxony, Germany during March, with Dresden averaging close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Saxony, Germany?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Saxony, Germany due to the typically poor weather in Dresden.

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

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