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Roskilde Weather in March

Roskilde in March

The short of it: Roskilde in March averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 1° · rain 35 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Roskilde an average March high of 6°, a low of 1° and some 35 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 35 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 39 min in mid-March, 128 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Roskilde runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Hedehusene, 7 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in Roskilde, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HedehuseneCapital Region7 km E6°1°35 mm
TaastrupCapital Region14 km E6°1°36 mm
Solrød StrandZealand15 km SE6°1°34 mm
GreveZealand15 km ESE6°1°35 mm
StenløseCapital Region16 km NNE6°1°35 mm
IshøjCapital Region17 km E6°1°36 mm
AlbertslundCapital Region18 km E6°1°37 mm
VallensbækCapital Region19 km E6°1°37 mm

The Almanac · Roskilde Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 35 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Roskilde by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°0°50 mm23 km/h7 h 38 min✦✦
February3°0°36 mm22 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦✦
March6°1°35 mm21 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
April11°5°36 mm18 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
May16°9°44 mm18 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
June19°12°52 mm19 km/h17 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
July21°14°81 mm17 km/h16 h 57 min✦✦✦
August21°15°79 mm18 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
September17°11°56 mm20 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
October12°8°63 mm21 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
November7°4°56 mm22 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦
December4°1°57 mm22 km/h7 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Roskilde in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Roskilde in March?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 6°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 35 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Roskilde?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Roskilde in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 4 min in December to 17 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Roskilde in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Roskilde in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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