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West-Flanders Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West-Flanders, Belgium in March.

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Planning a getaway to West-Flanders, Belgium 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 West-Flanders in March

West-Flanders, Belgium is a region in Belgium. March in West-Flanders generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Bruges.

For specific regional insights in West-Flanders, Belgium, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Watou with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Bredene with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Bruges, you can expect around 131 hours of sunlight in March, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore West-Flanders by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West-Flanders in March

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

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 West-Flanders

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in West-Flanders, Belgium?

Temperature range in West-Flanders (March)

Precipitation variation in West-Flanders (March)

Bruges

In March Bruges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
131 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bruges →

Ostend

In March Ostend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
131 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ostend →

Knokke-Heist

In March Knokke-Heist generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
131 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Knokke-Heist →

Blankenberge

In March Blankenberge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
131 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Blankenberge →

Ypres

In March Ypres generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
123 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ypres →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West-Flanders, in Belgium.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West-Flanders in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bruges 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Ostend 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Ypres 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Knokke-Heist 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Blankenberge 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
De Haan 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

West-Flanders weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West-Flanders, Belgium in March?

Expect unpleasant weather across West-Flanders, Belgium in March. The popular destination of Bruges averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in West-Flanders, Belgium in March?

Average temperatures in West-Flanders, Belgium during March range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Bruges.

Does West-Flanders, Belgium get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in West-Flanders, Belgium during March, with Bruges averaging close to 56 mm (2.2 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit West-Flanders, Belgium?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit West-Flanders, Belgium due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bruges.

On average, the best time to visit West-Flanders, Belgium is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Bruges. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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