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Markranstädt Weather in March

Markranstädt in March

The short of it: Markranstädt in March averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of 1 °C (35 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 1° · rain 36 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Markranstädt an average March high of 9°, a low of 1° and some 36 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 108 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 May and June.

Against its neighbours, Markranstädt runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Schkeuditz, 11 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Markranstädt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SchkeuditzSaxony11 km N9°1°35 mm
MarkkleebergSaxony11 km ESE9°2°38 mm
LeipzigSaxony11 km ENE9°2°39 mm
GohlisSaxony12 km NE9°2°39 mm
MerseburgSaxony-Anhalt17 km WNW10°2°35 mm
TauchaSaxony20 km ENE9°1°42 mm
WeißenfelsSaxony-Anhalt21 km WSW9°1°38 mm
Halle (Saale)Saxony-Anhalt26 km NW9°2°36 mm

The Almanac · Markranstädt Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Markranstädt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°33 mm15 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦✦
February5°-1°29 mm14 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
March9°1°36 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April15°5°27 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May19°9°44 mm12 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°12°46 mm11 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°75 mm10 km/h16 h 9 min✦✦✦
August25°14°55 mm10 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°49 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
October15°6°38 mm12 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°40 mm12 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦✦
December5°0°36 mm14 km/h7 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markranstädt in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markranstädt in March?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights 1 °C (35 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is March a good time to visit Markranstädt?

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

How long are the days in Markranstädt in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 53 min in December to 16 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Markranstädt in March?

Hardly — March nights average 1 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Markranstädt in March?

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

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