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Bielefeld Weather in March

Bielefeld in March

The short of it: Bielefeld in March averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 2° · rain 66 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & May

Thirty years of records give Bielefeld an average March high of 10°, a low of 2° and some 66 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-March, 111 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Bielefeld runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Herford, 13 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Bielefeld, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HerfordNorth Rhine-Westphalia13 km NE10°2°62 mm
Bad SalzuflenNorth Rhine-Westphalia16 km ENE10°2°62 mm
GüterslohNorth Rhine-Westphalia18 km SW10°2°61 mm
LageNorth Rhine-Westphalia18 km ESE10°2°67 mm
BündeNorth Rhine-Westphalia19 km N10°2°59 mm
LöhneNorth Rhine-Westphalia20 km NNE10°2°59 mm
MelleLower Saxony23 km NW10°2°60 mm
LemgoNorth Rhine-Westphalia25 km E10°2°66 mm

The Almanac · Bielefeld Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Bielefeld by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°84 mm16 km/h8 h 14 min✦
February6°0°64 mm15 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦
March10°2°66 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April15°5°47 mm12 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
May19°9°62 mm12 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°70 mm11 km/h16 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°80 mm11 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
August23°13°77 mm11 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
September19°10°74 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
October14°7°73 mm13 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦
November9°4°71 mm13 km/h8 h 41 min✦
December6°1°82 mm15 km/h7 h 46 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bielefeld in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bielefeld in March?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 10°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is March a good time to visit Bielefeld?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Bielefeld in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 46 min in December to 16 h 42 min in June.

Does it snow in Bielefeld in March?

Hardly — March nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bielefeld in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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