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Skagen Weather in March

Skagen in March

The short of it: Skagen in March averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low 1° · rain 37 mm · daylight 11 h 37 min

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

Thirty years of records give Skagen an average March high of 5°, a low of 1° and some 37 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 37 min in mid-March, 139 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 July and June.

Against its neighbours, Skagen runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Ålbæk, 18 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

March in Skagen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 37 min
Average wind
24 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ÅlbækNorth Denmark18 km SW6°1°38 mm
StrandbyNorth Denmark26 km SSW6°1°36 mm
EllingNorth Denmark28 km SSW6°1°36 mm
Nørre BindslevNorth Denmark30 km SW6°0°38 mm
FrederikshavnNorth Denmark31 km S6°1°35 mm
SindalNorth Denmark36 km SW6°0°38 mm
HirtshalsNorth Denmark40 km WSW6°0°39 mm
SæbyNorth Denmark43 km S6°1°35 mm

The Almanac · Skagen 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 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Skagen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°1°52 mm27 km/h7 h 13 min✦✦
February4°0°39 mm27 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦
March5°1°37 mm24 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April10°4°35 mm20 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
May15°8°45 mm20 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
June18°11°69 mm21 km/h18 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July20°14°68 mm19 km/h17 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August20°14°84 mm20 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
September17°11°65 mm23 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October12°8°86 mm24 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
November8°5°74 mm26 km/h7 h 49 min✦
December5°2°62 mm24 km/h6 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Skagen in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Skagen in March?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Skagen?

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

How long are the days in Skagen in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 34 min in December to 18 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Skagen in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Skagen in March?

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

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