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Kiel Weather in March

Kiel in March

The short of it: Kiel in March averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 1° · rain 54 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

March in Kiel brings afternoons near 8° and nights around 1°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 8°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-March, 121 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Kiel runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Kronshagen, 4 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Kiel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KronshagenSchleswig-Holstein4 km WNW8°1°55 mm
ElmschenhagenSchleswig-Holstein5 km SE8°1°55 mm
AltenholzSchleswig-Holstein9 km N8°1°54 mm
PreetzSchleswig-Holstein13 km SE8°1°54 mm
EckernfördeSchleswig-Holstein25 km NW7°1°68 mm
PlönSchleswig-Holstein26 km SE7°1°52 mm
TungendorfSchleswig-Holstein26 km SSW8°1°57 mm
Brachenfeld-RuthenbergSchleswig-Holstein29 km SSW8°1°57 mm

The Almanac · Kiel Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Much like February: highs about 8°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kiel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°71 mm22 km/h7 h 52 min✦
February5°0°51 mm22 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦
March8°1°54 mm20 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April13°4°39 mm18 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°52 mm17 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June20°11°69 mm18 km/h17 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°83 mm17 km/h16 h 41 min✦✦✦
August22°13°79 mm16 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
September18°10°68 mm17 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
October13°7°77 mm19 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
November8°3°65 mm20 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
December5°1°76 mm21 km/h7 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kiel in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kiel in March?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 8°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Kiel?

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

How long are the days in Kiel in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 20 min in December to 17 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Kiel in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Kiel in March?

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

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