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Potsdam Weather in March

Potsdam in March

The short of it: Potsdam in March averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 1° · rain 41 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

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

Thirty years of records give Potsdam an average March high of 9°, a low of 1° and some 41 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-March, 113 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Potsdam runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Zehlendorf, 13 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Potsdam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZehlendorfState of Berlin13 km ENE9°1°43 mm
WilhelmstadtState of Berlin16 km NNE9°1°43 mm
StaakenState of Berlin16 km NNE9°1°43 mm
LichterfeldeState of Berlin17 km ENE9°1°43 mm
FalkenseeBrandenburg18 km N9°1°42 mm
Falkenhagener FeldState of Berlin18 km NNE9°1°43 mm
SteglitzState of Berlin19 km ENE9°1°43 mm
SpandauState of Berlin19 km NNE9°1°43 mm

The Almanac · Potsdam 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 41 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Potsdam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°46 mm16 km/h8 h 11 min✦✦
February5°-1°36 mm15 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦
March9°1°41 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April16°5°29 mm13 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°51 mm13 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°56 mm12 km/h16 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°69 mm12 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
August25°14°54 mm12 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°45 mm12 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°6°40 mm13 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°39 mm14 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦✦
December4°0°47 mm15 km/h7 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Potsdam in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Potsdam in March?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Potsdam?

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

How long are the days in Potsdam in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 42 min in December to 16 h 47 min in June.

Does it snow in Potsdam in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Potsdam in March?

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

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