Denmark
Denmark in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Denmark in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Denmark in March?
- Odense is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 6°C (44°F) in March; Roskilde is the coolest at 5°C (40°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Denmark in March?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Fjerritslev (5°C (40°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
6°
Odense
Coolest
5°
Roskilde
Driest
38 mm
Rønne
Warmest sea
5°
Fjerritslev
Odense is the warm end of Denmark in March (6°C (44°F)); Roskilde the cool end (5°C (40°F)). On average it is 2.5 °C (4 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Aalborg.
Best places in Denmark in March
8 
Aarhus
Central Jutland · Denmark
6° / -1° 40 mm Mar
7
Copenhagen
Capital Region · Denmark
6° / 0° 45 mm Mar
8
Aalborg
North Denmark · Denmark
6° / -1° 39 mm Mar
10
Odense
South Denmark · Denmark
6° / 1° 39 mm Mar
10
Frederikshavn
North Denmark · Denmark
5° / 0° 41 mm Mar
8
Roskilde
Zealand · Denmark
5° / 1° 39 mm Mar
8
Esbjerg
South Denmark · Denmark
6° / 1° 57 mm Mar
8
Elsinore
Capital Region · Denmark
5° / 0° 40 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense | 6° | 1° | 39 mm | — | 10 |
| Frederikshavn | 5° | 0° | 41 mm | 4° | 10 |
| Horsens | 6° | -3° | 40 mm | — | 9 |
| Aarhus | 6° | -1° | 40 mm | 3° | 8 |
| Aalborg | 6° | -1° | 39 mm | — | 8 |
| Roskilde | 5° | 1° | 39 mm | — | 8 |
| Esbjerg | 6° | 1° | 57 mm | 4° | 8 |
| Elsinore | 5° | 0° | 40 mm | — | 8 |
| Fjerritslev | 5° | -1° | 50 mm | 5° | 8 |
| Copenhagen | 6° | 0° | 45 mm | 3° | 7 |
| Inner City of Copenhagen | 6° | 0° | 45 mm | 3° | 7 |
| Thisted | 5° | 0° | 55 mm | — | 7 |
| Rønne | 5° | 0° | 38 mm | 3° | 7 |
| Billund | 6° | 0° | 57 mm | — | 6 |
| Ribe | 6° | 1° | 54 mm | 4° | 6 |
| Sønderborg | 6° | 1° | 65 mm | — | 6 |
Public holidays in March
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Denmark in March?
Average daytime highs range from 5° in Roskilde to 6° in Odense.
Can you swim in Denmark in March?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Fjerritslev at about 5°.