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Sonthofen Weather in March

Sonthofen in March

The short of it: Sonthofen in March averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 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 117 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sonthofen an average March high of 9°, a low of -1° and some 117 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 94 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, Sonthofen runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Immenstadt im Allgäu, 7 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Sonthofen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Immenstadt im AllgäuBavaria7 km NW9°-1°115 mm
Kempten (Allgäu)Bavaria23 km N9°-1°88 mm
IsnyBaden-Wurttemberg27 km NW9°0°111 mm
LindenbergBavaria31 km WNW9°0°107 mm
FüssenBavaria32 km E9°-1°88 mm
MarktoberdorfBavaria38 km NE9°-1°83 mm
WangenBaden-Wurttemberg39 km WNW10°1°85 mm
LeutkirchBaden-Wurttemberg40 km NNW9°0°89 mm

The Almanac · Sonthofen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
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Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sonthofen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-5°107 mm7 km/h8 h 50 min✦
February5°-5°102 mm7 km/h10 h 11 min✦
March9°-1°117 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April14°3°97 mm8 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
May18°7°156 mm8 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
June21°10°180 mm7 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
July23°12°185 mm7 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
August23°12°178 mm6 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
September18°8°137 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October14°5°113 mm6 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November9°0°118 mm6 km/h9 h 13 min✦
December4°-4°121 mm7 km/h8 h 27 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sonthofen in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sonthofen in March?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 9°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Sonthofen?

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

How long are the days in Sonthofen in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 27 min in December to 15 h 57 min in June.

Does it snow in Sonthofen in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Sonthofen in March?

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

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