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Oelsnitz Weather in March

Oelsnitz in March

The short of it: Oelsnitz in March averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 0° · rain 54 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oelsnitz an average March high of 8°, a low of 0° and some 54 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 8°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 106 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Oelsnitz runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Hohenstein-Ernstthal, 8 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Oelsnitz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Hohenstein-ErnstthalSaxony8 km N7°0°54 mm
ZwickauSaxony15 km W9°1°52 mm
AueSaxony15 km S8°0°54 mm
GlauchauSaxony15 km NW9°1°51 mm
SchneebergSaxony15 km SSW7°-1°58 mm
Limbach-OberfrohnaSaxony15 km NNE8°0°52 mm
ChemnitzSaxony20 km NE9°0°51 mm
MeeraneSaxony21 km NW9°1°51 mm

The Almanac · Oelsnitz 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 8°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Oelsnitz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°49 mm17 km/h8 h 25 min✦✦
February3°-3°44 mm16 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦
March8°0°54 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°5°36 mm13 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May18°8°64 mm13 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°69 mm12 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°104 mm12 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦
August23°12°82 mm12 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
September19°9°72 mm12 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October13°5°61 mm14 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November7°2°58 mm14 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
December3°-1°51 mm16 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oelsnitz in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oelsnitz in March?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 8°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Oelsnitz?

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

How long are the days in Oelsnitz in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 59 min in December to 16 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Oelsnitz in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Oelsnitz in March?

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

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