Weather in March
March ushers in the transition from winter to spring in
Germany. While the month starts with remnants of winter's chill, by its conclusion, warmer temperatures hint at the impending arrival of spring. The east-west temperature divide is still evident, though not as pronounced as in the winter months. Early March often finds daytime temperatures lingering in the low single digits, but by the month's end, many regions can experience highs nearing 10°C (50°F).
The coastal cities, such as Rostock and Wilhelmshaven, feel the initial warmth earlier than the interior regions. This maritime influence ensures a gradual rise in temperatures, alleviating the cold of the previous months. Meanwhile, cities like Munich in the south might still have cold nights due to their proximity to the Alps and the mountainous influence.
While snowfall becomes less frequent in lowland regions, the high-altitude areas, especially in the Bavarian Alps, can still witness snow episodes, albeit less intense than in
January or
February. The month's transition from winter to spring is also marked by occasional rain, replacing snow in many parts of the country. This is especially true in the latter half of March, when rainfall becomes more common, indicating the imminent spring season.
In comparison to February, March's weather is noticeably milder, with a more significant increase in daylight hours. The month serves as a precursor to the more consistent warmth and longer days that
April will bring to the country.
- Berlin - March »
In Berlin in March, during 3.4 snowfall days, 15mm (0.59") of snow is typically accumulated. In Berlin, in March, during 3.4 snowfall days, 15mm (0.59") of snow is typically accumulated. - Hamburg - March »
In Hamburg, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of snow. In Hamburg, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 13mm (0.51") of snow. - Munich - March »
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Munich with an average temperature ranging between max 9°C (48.2°F) and min 0.1°C (32.2°F). In Munich during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. - Cologne - March »
In Cologne in March, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation. Cologne observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of March, adjusting from February's chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F) to a fresh 10.9°C (51.6°F). - Frankfurt - March »
In Frankfurt, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation. March temperatures in Frankfurt vary between a high-temperature of 10.7°C (51.3°F) and a low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F). - Stuttgart - March »
On the first day of March in Stuttgart sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:07. In Stuttgart, Germany, in March, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. - Düsseldorf - March »
In Düsseldorf, Germany, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Düsseldorf in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. - Dortmund - March »
In Dortmund, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 27mm (1.06") of snow is typically accumulated. In Dortmund, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 27mm (1.06") of snow is typically accumulated. - Essen - March »
In March, in Essen, Germany, the rain falls for 9.3 days. March is the last month it regularly snows in Essen, Germany. - Leipzig - March »
In Leipzig during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow. In Leipzig in March, during 10.7 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Bremen - March »
In Bremen, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Bremen in March, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. - Dresden - March »
In Dresden, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 53mm (2.09") of snow is typically accumulated. In Dresden, in March, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 53mm (2.09") of snow.