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Cottbus Weather in March

Cottbus in March

The short of it: Cottbus in March averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 1° · rain 41 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

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

March in Cottbus brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 1°, with about 41 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 10°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-March, 110 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Cottbus runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Forst, 22 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in Cottbus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ForstBrandenburg22 km E9°1°48 mm
LubnjowBrandenburg28 km WNW9°1°46 mm
GubenBrandenburg34 km NE9°1°45 mm
SenftenbergBrandenburg34 km SW9°1°51 mm
GubinLubusz35 km NE9°1°45 mm
WeißwasserSaxony35 km SE9°1°51 mm
HoyerswerdaSaxony36 km S9°1°51 mm
LubinBrandenburg36 km WNW9°1°46 mm

The Almanac · Cottbus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 10°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Cottbus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°43 mm13 km/h8 h 17 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°35 mm13 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
March10°1°41 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°28 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°53 mm11 km/h15 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°51 mm12 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°84 mm10 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
August26°14°63 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°50 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°42 mm10 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
November9°2°43 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦✦✦
December5°-1°41 mm13 km/h7 h 49 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cottbus in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cottbus in March?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 10°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Cottbus?

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

How long are the days in Cottbus in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 49 min in December to 16 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Cottbus in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Cottbus in March?

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

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