Copenhagen weather in March
Copenhagen in March averages 4°C (39°F) and 30 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Copenhagen, March is the fourth coldest and the second driest.
- Average temp
- 4°C (39°F)
1–7°C · 34–45°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Copenhagen like in March?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Copenhagen in March?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Copenhagen is 2.4°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 2°C (35°F).
March in Copenhagen is 4.4°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (47°F).
Daylight in Copenhagen in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 50 minutes in Copenhagen, rising about 06:24 and setting about 18:14 local time.
March ends 2 hours 19 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 41 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Copenhagen
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Copenhagen
What to read before you book.
Copenhagen weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | 44 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 32 mm |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | 30 mm |
| April | 8°C / 47°F | 28 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 47 mm |
| June | 16°C / 61°F | 60 mm |
| July | 19°C / 65°F | 59 mm |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 74 mm |
| September | 15°C / 58°F | 59 mm |
| October | 10°C / 50°F | 61 mm |
| November | 6°C / 42°F | 49 mm |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | 47 mm |
Similar weather in March
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FAQs about Copenhagen in March
March climate averages for Copenhagen, 1991–2020.
Copenhagen averages 4°C (39°F) in March, ranging from about 1°C (34°F) at night to 7°C (45°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 30 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages 4°C (39°F) against 8°C (47°F) in April — 4.4°C cooler.
March is 2.4°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 50 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 17 hours 31 minutes in June and 7 hours 4 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:24 and sunset about 18:14 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 19 minutes longer than it starts.
