Germany
Germany in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Germany in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Germany in March?
- Karlsruhe is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 11°C (52°F) in March; Chemnitz is the coolest at 8°C (46°F).
Warmest
11°
Karlsruhe
Coolest
8°
Chemnitz
Driest
39 mm
Potsdam
March in Germany ranges from 8°C (46°F) in Chemnitz to 11°C (52°F) in Karlsruhe — a spread of 3 degrees across the country. On average it is 4.5 °C (8 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Dresden, Berlin, and Frankfurt am Main.
Best places in Germany in March
22 
Dresden
Saxony · Germany
9° / 2° 43 mm Mar
20
Berlin
State of Berlin · Germany
8° / 2° 42 mm Mar
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24
Frankfurt am Main
Hesse · Germany
11° / 3° 49 mm Mar
24
Heidelberg
Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany
11° / 3° 59 mm Mar
26
Mannheim
Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany
11° / 3° 46 mm Mar
26
Karlsruhe
Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany
11° / 2° 54 mm Mar
25
Mainz
Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany
11° / 2° 41 mm Mar
23
Koblenz
Rhineland-Palatinate · Germany
11° / 2° 50 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe | 11° | 2° | 54 mm | — | 26 |
| Mannheim | 11° | 3° | 46 mm | — | 26 |
| Mainz | 11° | 2° | 41 mm | — | 25 |
| Frankfurt am Main | 11° | 3° | 49 mm | — | 24 |
| Heidelberg | 11° | 3° | 59 mm | — | 24 |
| Dresden | 9° | 2° | 43 mm | — | 22 |
| Potsdam | 9° | 1° | 39 mm | — | 21 |
| Berlin | 8° | 2° | 42 mm | — | 20 |
| Mitte | 8° | 2° | 43 mm | — | 20 |
| Freiburg im Breisgau | 10° | 3° | 64 mm | — | 20 |
| Leipzig | 9° | 1° | 40 mm | — | 19 |
| Düsseldorf | 10° | 3° | 68 mm | — | 18 |
| Chemnitz | 8° | 0° | 48 mm | — | 16 |
| Ulm | 9° | 0° | 44 mm | — | 15 |
| Hamburg | 8° | 2° | 62 mm | — | 14 |
| Bremen | 8° | 1° | 54 mm | — | 13 |
Festivals in Germany in March
- Leipzig Book Fair Recurring event
- Magdeburger Telemann-Festtage German music festival
- Landshut Short Film Festival Annual film festival held in Landshut, Germany
School holidays in March
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- Mar 1, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 Spring HolidaysHamburg
- Mar 22, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027 Easter holidaysBrandenburg
- Mar 22, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 Easter holidaysBerlin
- Mar 22, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 Easter HolidaysHesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Bavaria, Rhineland-Palatinate
- Mar 22, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027 Easter HolidaysLower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Thuringia, Bremen
- Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027 Easter HolidaysSaxony-Anhalt
- Mar 24, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 Easter HolidaysMecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Mar 25, 2027 Maundy ThursdayBaden-Württemberg
- Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 Easter HolidaysSaxony
- Mar 30, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027 Easter HolidaysBaden-Württemberg
- Mar 30, 2027 – Apr 10, 2027 Easter HolidaysSchleswig-Holstein
- Mar 30, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027 Easter HolidaysSaarland
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Germany in March?
Average daytime highs range from 8° in Chemnitz to 11° in Karlsruhe.