If you plan to visit Groningen in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 50 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
-4°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Groningen has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Groningen in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Groningen for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +61°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +55°F.
Is Groningen warm or cold in March?
Groningen 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 +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 Groningen:
Climate in Groningen in March
Groningen weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+41°F
+48°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+3°F
-4°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+73°F
+82°F
Rainfall
40 mm
50 mm
46 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
85%
82%
78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
12
10
10
Rainy days
10
15
15
Snowy days
4
3
0
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 40 mm to 50 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 2 to 3.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Groningen in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Groningen is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Groningen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 107 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 24 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:
Groningen wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 83 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 Groningen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 7 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Groningen?
This is the weather in Groningen in March 2023:
1 March
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+48°F
2 March
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+45°F
3 March
☁️
+46°F
4 March
☁️
+46°F
5 March
🌧️
+47°F
6 March
🌧️
+45°F
7 March
☁️
+41°F
8 March
☁️
+41°F
9 March
☁️
+40°F
10 March
🌨️
+35°F
11 March
☁️
+41°F
12 March
☁️
+49°F
13 March
🌧️
+60°F
14 March
☁️
+52°F
15 March
☀️
+48°F
16 March
☁️
+49°F
17 March
☁️
+60°F
18 March
☁️
+62°F
19 March
☁️
+55°F
20 March
☁️
+51°F
21 March
🌧️
+55°F
22 March
🌧️
+53°F
23 March
🌧️
+60°F
24 March
☁️
+58°F
25 March
🌧️
+53°F
26 March
☁️
+48°F
27 March
☁️
+45°F
28 March
☁️
+48°F
29 March
☁️
+57°F
30 March
☁️
+59°F
31 March
🌧️
+55°F
In March 2023 Groningen had 1 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Groningen climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Groningen in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+51°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 436 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1200 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Groningen in March:
Is March a good time to visit Groningen?
It’s always a good time to visit Groningen, 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 Groningen in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Groningen rainy in March?
Groningen 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 Groningen in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Groningen in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Netherlands
Check out the weather for other cities in Netherlands.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Groningen, 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.