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Schmallenberg Weather in March

Schmallenberg in March

The short of it: Schmallenberg in March averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °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 May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 0° · rain 96 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Schmallenberg an average March high of 8°, a low of 0° and some 96 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 8°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

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, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and July.

Against its neighbours, Schmallenberg runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Lennestadt, 16 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Schmallenberg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
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
LennestadtNorth Rhine-Westphalia16 km WSW9°1°95 mm
MeschedeNorth Rhine-Westphalia22 km N9°0°89 mm
ArnsbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia29 km NNW10°1°80 mm
KreuztalNorth Rhine-Westphalia29 km SW9°1°91 mm
PlettenbergNorth Rhine-Westphalia29 km WNW9°1°91 mm
WarsteinNorth Rhine-Westphalia33 km N8°0°90 mm
SiegenNorth Rhine-Westphalia36 km SSW10°1°81 mm
HemerNorth Rhine-Westphalia44 km NW9°1°73 mm

The Almanac · Schmallenberg 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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Much like February: highs about 8°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Schmallenberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°123 mm17 km/h8 h 22 min✦
February5°-3°93 mm17 km/h9 h 55 min✦
March8°0°96 mm16 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April13°3°64 mm13 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
May18°6°70 mm13 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°74 mm13 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
July23°11°98 mm12 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦
August22°11°84 mm12 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
September18°8°88 mm13 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
October13°5°98 mm14 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
November7°2°104 mm15 km/h8 h 48 min✦
December4°-1°128 mm16 km/h7 h 55 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schmallenberg in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schmallenberg in March?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 8°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Schmallenberg?

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

How long are the days in Schmallenberg in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 55 min in December to 16 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Schmallenberg in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Schmallenberg in March?

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

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