March could be a good time to visit Dortmund, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +48°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in March. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dortmund has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Dortmund in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dortmund for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +50°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +23°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +54°F.
Is Dortmund warm or cold in March?
Dortmund is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +32°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 Dortmund:
Climate in Dortmund in March
Dortmund weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+41°F
+48°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
+3°F
+3°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+68°F
+77°F
+82°F
Rainfall
59 mm
74 mm
59 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
76%
70%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
6
Cloudy days
8
7
7
Rainy days
11
16
16
Snowy days
6
4
1
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +48°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 59 mm to 74 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 76%.Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 4 to 5.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Dortmund in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Dortmund is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 151 mm, with a 87% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 27 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:
Dortmund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Dortmund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 19 mm, with a 3% 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 Dortmund?
This is the weather in Dortmund in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+43°F
2 March
☀️
+50°F
3 March
☁️
+43°F
4 March
☁️
+44°F
5 March
🌧️
+42°F
6 March
🌧️
+42°F
7 March
🌧️
+38°F
8 March
🌨️
+34°F
9 March
🌫️
+48°F
10 March
🌧️
+54°F
11 March
☀️
+43°F
12 March
☁️
+51°F
13 March
🌧️
+62°F
14 March
🌧️
+52°F
15 March
🌧️
+47°F
16 March
☀️
+53°F
17 March
☀️
+63°F
18 March
🌧️
+63°F
19 March
🌧️
+58°F
20 March
🌧️
+49°F
21 March
🌧️
+54°F
22 March
☁️
+58°F
23 March
🌧️
+56°F
24 March
🌧️
+57°F
25 March
🌧️
+52°F
26 March
🌧️
+46°F
27 March
☀️
+44°F
28 March
☀️
+48°F
29 March
☁️
+58°F
30 March
🌧️
+59°F
31 March
🌧️
+54°F
In March 2023 Dortmund had 7 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. 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 Dortmund climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dortmund in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 627 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1615 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dortmund in March:
Is March a good time to visit Dortmund?
It’s always a good time to visit Dortmund, 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 Dortmund in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Dortmund rainy in March?
Dortmund 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 Dortmund in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dortmund 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 Dortmund, 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.
