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Hamburg in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Hamburg in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Hamburg in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
March could be a good time to visit Hamburg, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +8°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in March. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 48 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hamburg has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Hamburg in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +9°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +12°C.

Is Hamburg warm or cold in March?

Hamburg is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to +1°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 Hamburg:

Climate in Hamburg in March

Hamburg weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+4°C+8°C+13°C
Min. temperature
-20°C-15°C-6°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+23°C+27°C
Rainfall
36 mm48 mm47 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
84%79%73%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
346
Cloudy days
1198
Rainy days
81315
Snowy days
641

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +8°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 36 mm to 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 79%. 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 3 to 4.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Hamburg 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 Hamburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 63 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 20 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:
Hamburg wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Hamburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 21 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

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

How was the weather last March in Hamburg?

This is the weather in Hamburg in March 2023:
1 March
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+7°C
2 March
🌫️
+3°C
3 March
🌫️
+6°C
4 March
☁️
+6°C
5 March
☁️
+5°C
6 March
☀️
+5°C
7 March
☁️
+6°C
8 March
☁️
+4°C
9 March
☀️
+5°C
10 March
🌫️
+2°C
11 March
☁️
+6°C
12 March
☀️
+6°C
13 March
☀️
+16°C
14 March
☀️
+11°C
15 March
☀️
+6°C
16 March
☀️
+10°C
17 March
☀️
+16°C
18 March
☀️
+16°C
19 March
☀️
+15°C
20 March
🌫️
+10°C
21 March
🌫️
+10°C
22 March
☁️
+13°C
23 March
🌧️
+13°C
24 March
🌧️
+14°C
25 March
🌧️
+10°C
26 March
☁️
+9°C
27 March
🌧️
+6°C
28 March
☀️
+8°C
29 March
☀️
+10°C
30 March
🌧️
+16°C
31 March
🌧️
+12°C
In March 2023 Hamburg had 13 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. 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 Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+10°C) and the highest in 2022 (+15°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 438 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 938 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hamburg in March:

Is March a good time to visit Hamburg?

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

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

Is Hamburg rainy in March?

Hamburg is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Hamburg in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hamburg 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.

Monthly weather in Hamburg

Source of the data

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