If you plan to visit Dresden in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 52 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dresden has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Dresden in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dresden for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +21°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +52°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +57°F.
Is Dresden warm or cold in March?
Dresden 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 +30°F to +36°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 Dresden:
Climate in Dresden in March
Dresden 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
-8°F
+3°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+68°F
+75°F
+84°F
Rainfall
35 mm
52 mm
53 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
80%
75%
70%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
7
Cloudy days
8
7
7
Rainy days
8
13
15
Snowy days
8
5
2
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 35 mm to 52 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.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 Dresden 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 Dresden is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 21 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:
Dresden wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 35 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Dresden based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 12 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Dresden?
This is the weather in Dresden in March 2023:
1 March
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+43°F
2 March
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+47°F
3 March
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+37°F
4 March
☁️
+43°F
5 March
🌧️
+40°F
6 March
☀️
+42°F
7 March
☁️
+47°F
8 March
🌫️
+40°F
9 March
🌫️
+43°F
10 March
🌧️
+60°F
11 March
🌫️
+40°F
12 March
☀️
+47°F
13 March
🌧️
+61°F
14 March
☁️
+58°F
15 March
☀️
+43°F
16 March
☀️
+48°F
17 March
☀️
+57°F
18 March
☀️
+60°F
19 March
☀️
+62°F
20 March
🌧️
+55°F
21 March
🌧️
+58°F
22 March
☀️
+66°F
23 March
☀️
+62°F
24 March
☀️
+65°F
25 March
☀️
+54°F
26 March
🌧️
+56°F
27 March
🌧️
+44°F
28 March
☀️
+45°F
29 March
☀️
+51°F
30 March
☀️
+63°F
31 March
☀️
+58°F
In March 2023 Dresden had 17 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dresden climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dresden in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 467 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 1084 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dresden in March:
Is March a good time to visit Dresden?
It’s always a good time to visit Dresden, 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 Dresden in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Dresden rainy in March?
Dresden 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 Dresden in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dresden 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 Dresden, 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.
