If you plan to visit Frankfurt in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 72 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Frankfurt has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Frankfurt in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Frankfurt for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +54°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +57°F.
Is Frankfurt warm or cold in March?
Frankfurt is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +52°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 Frankfurt:
Climate in Frankfurt in March
Frankfurt weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+43°F
+52°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
-2°F
+14°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+77°F
+86°F
Rainfall
40 mm
72 mm
63 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
72%
66%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
7
Cloudy days
9
8
6
Rainy days
10
15
15
Snowy days
4
2
0
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 +52°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 40 mm to 72 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 72%.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 5 to 6.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt is gradually decreasing during March, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Frankfurt based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Frankfurt, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Frankfurt wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Frankfurt 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 2 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Frankfurt?
This is the weather in Frankfurt in March 2023:
1 March
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+46°F
2 March
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+53°F
3 March
☀️
+45°F
4 March
☁️
+44°F
5 March
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+42°F
6 March
☀️
+44°F
7 March
☁️
+46°F
8 March
🌧️
+45°F
9 March
🌧️
+56°F
10 March
🌧️
+54°F
11 March
☁️
+40°F
12 March
☁️
+51°F
13 March
🌧️
+62°F
14 March
🌧️
+52°F
15 March
☀️
+46°F
16 March
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+51°F
17 March
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+61°F
18 March
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+64°F
19 March
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+60°F
20 March
☁️
+57°F
21 March
🌧️
+54°F
22 March
☀️
+64°F
23 March
🌧️
+59°F
24 March
☀️
+62°F
25 March
🌧️
+58°F
26 March
🌧️
+55°F
27 March
☀️
+46°F
28 March
☀️
+49°F
29 March
☀️
+60°F
30 March
🌧️
+62°F
31 March
🌧️
+57°F
In March 2023 Frankfurt had 14 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. 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 Frankfurt climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Frankfurt in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+55°F) and the highest in 2022 (+64°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 429 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2306 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Frankfurt in March:
Is March a good time to visit Frankfurt?
It’s always a good time to visit Frankfurt, 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 Frankfurt in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Frankfurt rainy in March?
Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt, 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.