March could be a good time to visit Cologne, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +50°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in March. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cologne has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Cologne in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cologne for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +54°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +28°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +57°F.
Is Cologne warm or cold in March?
Cologne is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +37°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Cologne:
Climate in Cologne in March
Cologne weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+43°F
+50°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
+3°F
+12°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+79°F
+82°F
Rainfall
44 mm
59 mm
51 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
73%
68%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
6
Cloudy days
8
7
7
Rainy days
10
15
16
Snowy days
4
3
1
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +50°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 44 mm to 59 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cologne in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Cologne is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Cologne based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 151 mm, with a 81% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cologne wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Cologne based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 3 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Cologne?
This is the weather in Cologne in March 2023:
1 March
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+48°F
2 March
☀️
+54°F
3 March
☁️
+42°F
4 March
☁️
+46°F
5 March
🌧️
+43°F
6 March
🌧️
+42°F
7 March
🌧️
+43°F
8 March
🌧️
+40°F
9 March
🌧️
+52°F
10 March
🌧️
+55°F
11 March
☀️
+44°F
12 March
☀️
+53°F
13 March
🌧️
+64°F
14 March
🌧️
+54°F
15 March
☀️
+48°F
16 March
☀️
+53°F
17 March
☀️
+61°F
18 March
☀️
+65°F
19 March
🌧️
+58°F
20 March
🌧️
+52°F
21 March
🌧️
+56°F
22 March
☀️
+59°F
23 March
🌧️
+61°F
24 March
🌧️
+64°F
25 March
🌧️
+54°F
26 March
🌧️
+50°F
27 March
🌧️
+46°F
28 March
☀️
+51°F
29 March
☀️
+62°F
30 March
☀️
+61°F
31 March
🌧️
+57°F
In March 2023 Cologne had 12 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cologne climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cologne in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+63°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 570 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1162 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cologne in March:
Is March a good time to visit Cologne?
It’s always a good time to visit Cologne, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cologne in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Cologne rainy in March?
Cologne is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cologne in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cologne in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Germany
Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cologne, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
