Thuringia Weather in March

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

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Weimar Oberhof Eisenach Jena

Planning a getaway to Thuringia, 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 Thuringia in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Neuhaus am Rennweg to 10°C (50°F) in Altenburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Altenburg and 0°C (32°F) in Neuhaus am Rennweg.

To explore the conditions in Thuringia, Germany in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Artern with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Steinach with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Weimar receives about 117 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Thuringia by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Thuringia in March

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

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 Thuringia

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

Temperature range in Thuringia (March)

Precipitation variation in Thuringia (March)

Weimar

In March Weimar 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
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
117 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Weimar →

Oberhof

In March Oberhof generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
117 hours
175 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Oberhof →

Eisenach

In March Eisenach 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
78 hours
117 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Eisenach →

Jena

In March Jena 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
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
117 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Jena →

Gotha

In March Gotha 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
78 hours
117 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Gotha →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Weimar 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Oberhof 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Eisenach 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jena 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Gotha 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bad Frankenhausen 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Thuringia weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Thuringia, Germany typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Weimar average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

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

In Weimar, the average daytime high in March is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Thuringia, Germany during March, with Weimar averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Thuringia, Germany?

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

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Weimar. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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