Schleswig-Holstein Weather in March

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

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Büsum Westerland Travemünde Flensburg

Are you planning a trip a to Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Schleswig-Holstein in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Wenningstedt to 10°C (50°F) in Geesthacht. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Geesthacht and 3°C (37°F) in Wenningstedt.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thomsdorf with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Sankt Peter-Ording with 62 mm (2.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Schleswig-Holstein in March

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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 Schleswig-Holstein

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

Temperature range in Schleswig-Holstein (March)

Precipitation variation in Schleswig-Holstein (March)

Büsum

In March Büsum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Büsum →

Westerland

In March Westerland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
126 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Westerland →

Travemünde

In March Travemünde 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
109 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Travemünde →

Flensburg

In March Flensburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
127 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Flensburg →

Grömitz

In March Grömitz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
109 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Grömitz →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Büsum 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Westerland 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Travemünde 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Flensburg 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Grömitz 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Dagebüll 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Schleswig-Holstein weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in March?

Expect poor weather across Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in March. The popular destination of Büsum averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in March?

Average temperatures in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany during March range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Büsum.

Does Schleswig-Holstein, Germany get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Büsum averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with often poor weather in Büsum.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Büsum. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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