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Ellwangen Weather in March

Ellwangen in March

The short of it: Ellwangen in March averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 0° · rain 65 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & September

Thirty years of records give Ellwangen an average March high of 9°, a low of 0° and some 65 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 99 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Ellwangen runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Aalen, 14 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Ellwangen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AalenBaden-Wurttemberg14 km SSW9°0°63 mm
CrailsheimBaden-Wurttemberg20 km NNW9°0°68 mm
NördlingenBavaria29 km ESE10°0°51 mm
Schwäbisch GmündBaden-Wurttemberg30 km SW10°1°73 mm
Heidenheim an der BrenzBaden-Wurttemberg32 km S9°0°63 mm
Schwäbisch HallBaden-Wurttemberg33 km WNW10°0°81 mm
Giengen an der BrenzBaden-Wurttemberg39 km SSE9°0°55 mm
EislingenBaden-Wurttemberg43 km SW10°1°65 mm

The Almanac · Ellwangen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ellwangen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°69 mm14 km/h8 h 40 min✦✦
February4°-3°60 mm14 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
March9°0°65 mm14 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April14°3°44 mm12 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May19°7°72 mm11 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦
June22°11°78 mm10 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
July24°12°80 mm10 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August24°12°67 mm9 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
September19°8°59 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October13°5°73 mm11 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November7°1°62 mm12 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦
December4°-2°81 mm14 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ellwangen in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ellwangen in March?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Ellwangen?

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

How long are the days in Ellwangen in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 15 min in December to 16 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Ellwangen in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Ellwangen in March?

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

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