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Olpe Weather in March

Olpe in March

The short of it: Olpe in March averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 1° · rain 96 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

March in Olpe brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 1°, with about 96 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 9°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 107 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Olpe runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Gummersbach, 20 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Olpe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GummersbachNorth Rhine-Westphalia20 km W9°1°99 mm
SiegenNorth Rhine-Westphalia21 km SE10°1°81 mm
LüdenscheidNorth Rhine-Westphalia26 km NW8°1°95 mm
IserlohnNorth Rhine-Westphalia40 km NNW10°1°70 mm
ArnsbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia43 km NNE10°1°80 mm
HagenNorth Rhine-Westphalia45 km NW10°2°73 mm
MendenNorth Rhine-Westphalia46 km N10°1°66 mm
RemscheidNorth Rhine-Westphalia49 km WNW9°2°91 mm

The Almanac · Olpe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like February: highs about 9°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Olpe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°123 mm15 km/h8 h 23 min✦
February5°-2°96 mm15 km/h9 h 56 min✦
March9°1°96 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April14°4°62 mm13 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
May18°7°71 mm13 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
June21°10°78 mm12 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
July23°12°103 mm12 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦
August22°12°87 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
September18°9°89 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October13°6°96 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
November8°3°102 mm13 km/h8 h 49 min✦
December4°0°129 mm14 km/h7 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Olpe in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Olpe in March?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 9°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Olpe?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Olpe in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 56 min in December to 16 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Olpe in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Olpe in March?

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

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