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Chemnitz Weather in March

Chemnitz in March

The short of it: Chemnitz in March averages a high of 9 °C (47 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 0° · rain 51 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

March in Chemnitz brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 0°, with about 51 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 106 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Chemnitz runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Limbach-Oberfrohna, 12 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Chemnitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Limbach-OberfrohnaSaxony12 km WNW8°0°52 mm
GlauchauSaxony27 km W9°1°51 mm
Annaberg-BuchholzSaxony29 km S6°-2°70 mm
FreibergSaxony30 km ENE7°0°72 mm
AueSaxony31 km SSW8°0°54 mm
MeeraneSaxony33 km W9°1°51 mm
ZwickauSaxony33 km WSW9°1°52 mm
DöbelnSaxony34 km NNE8°1°50 mm

The Almanac · Chemnitz 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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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chemnitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°54 mm17 km/h8 h 25 min✦✦
February4°-2°42 mm16 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦
March9°0°51 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April16°5°33 mm14 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°8°63 mm13 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°64 mm12 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°106 mm12 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
August24°13°81 mm12 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
September19°10°66 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
October14°6°55 mm13 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November8°3°54 mm15 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
December4°-1°52 mm16 km/h7 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chemnitz in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chemnitz in March?

Days average 9 °C (47 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 51 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Chemnitz?

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

How long are the days in Chemnitz in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 58 min in December to 16 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Chemnitz in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Chemnitz in March?

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

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