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Dusseldorf in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dusseldorf in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Dusseldorf in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
Dusseldorf in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +10°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 62 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dusseldorf has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Dusseldorf in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dusseldorf for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +11°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of -2°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +14°C.

Is Dusseldorf warm or cold in March?

Dusseldorf is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Dusseldorf:

Climate in Dusseldorf in March

Dusseldorf weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+6°C+10°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-15°C-13°C-6°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+25°C+29°C
Rainfall
51 mm62 mm49 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%74%69%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
566
Cloudy days
877
Rainy days
111515
Snowy days
521

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +10°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 62 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 74%. 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.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Dusseldorf in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 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 Dusseldorf is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Dusseldorf based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 158 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 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 galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dusseldorf wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 50% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Dusseldorf based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 8 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Dusseldorf?

This is the weather in Dusseldorf in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+8°C
2 March
☀️
+10°C
3 March
🌫️
+6°C
4 March
☁️
+8°C
5 March
🌧️
+6°C
6 March
🌧️
+6°C
7 March
🌧️
+5°C
8 March
🌫️
+3°C
9 March
🌫️
+10°C
10 March
🌧️
+12°C
11 March
☀️
+6°C
12 March
☀️
+12°C
13 March
🌧️
+17°C
14 March
🌧️
+12°C
15 March
🌧️
+9°C
16 March
☀️
+12°C
17 March
☀️
+17°C
18 March
☀️
+17°C
19 March
🌧️
+14°C
20 March
🌧️
+10°C
21 March
🌧️
+14°C
22 March
🌧️
+14°C
23 March
🌧️
+15°C
24 March
🌧️
+15°C
25 March
🌧️
+11°C
26 March
🌧️
+9°C
27 March
☀️
+7°C
28 March
☀️
+10°C
29 March
☁️
+16°C
30 March
☀️
+15°C
31 March
🌧️
+14°C
In March 2023 Dusseldorf had 10 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Dusseldorf climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Dusseldorf in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 566 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1469 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dusseldorf in March:

Is March a good time to visit Dusseldorf?

It’s always a good time to visit Dusseldorf, 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 Dusseldorf in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Dusseldorf rainy in March?

Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dusseldorf 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

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Monthly weather in Dusseldorf

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dusseldorf, 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.