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Erlangen Weather in March

Erlangen in March

The short of it: Erlangen in March averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 0° · rain 60 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

March in Erlangen brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 0°, with about 60 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 10°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 60 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, 102 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Erlangen runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Herzogenaurach, 9 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Erlangen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HerzogenaurachBavaria9 km WSW10°0°56 mm
FürthBavaria13 km S10°0°52 mm
ForchheimBavaria15 km NNE10°0°54 mm
NurembergBavaria16 km SSE10°0°48 mm
ZirndorfBavaria17 km SSW10°0°52 mm
CadolzburgBavaria19 km SW10°0°54 mm
LangenzennBavaria19 km SW10°0°54 mm
Höchstadt an der AischBavaria19 km NW10°0°54 mm

The Almanac · Erlangen 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 4° against February, to near 10°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Erlangen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-3°61 mm10 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February5°-3°49 mm10 km/h10 h 2 min✦✦
March10°0°60 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April16°3°40 mm9 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°64 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°73 mm8 km/h16 h 16 min✦✦✦
July25°13°82 mm8 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦
August25°12°60 mm8 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
September20°8°66 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October14°4°68 mm8 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
November8°1°60 mm8 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦
December4°-1°70 mm9 km/h8 h 9 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Erlangen in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Erlangen in March?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 10°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Erlangen?

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

How long are the days in Erlangen in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 9 min in December to 16 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Erlangen in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Erlangen in March?

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

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