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Zwickau Weather in March

Zwickau in March

The short of it: Zwickau in March averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 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 9° · low 1° · rain 52 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

March in Zwickau brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 1°, with about 52 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 9°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 52 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, Zwickau runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Werdau, 8 km to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Zwickau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 12 mm more rain
Versus April
7° 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
WerdauSaxony8 km W8°1°54 mm
GlauchauSaxony11 km NNE9°1°51 mm
CrimmitschauSaxony12 km NW9°1°50 mm
MeeraneSaxony13 km N9°1°51 mm
Reichenbach/VogtlandSaxony17 km SW8°0°58 mm
Hohenstein-ErnstthalSaxony18 km ENE7°0°54 mm
SchneebergSaxony18 km SE7°-1°58 mm
SchmöllnThuringia21 km NNW9°1°49 mm

The Almanac · Zwickau 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 5° from February to about 9°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Zwickau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°41 mm14 km/h8 h 25 min✦✦✦
February4°-2°40 mm14 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦
March9°1°52 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°5°32 mm12 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May20°8°69 mm12 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°61 mm11 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°106 mm10 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
August25°13°77 mm10 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
September20°10°72 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
October14°6°58 mm11 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
November8°2°60 mm12 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦
December4°-1°44 mm13 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zwickau in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zwickau in March?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 9°, with nights near 1°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Zwickau?

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

How long are the days in Zwickau 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 Zwickau in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Zwickau in March?

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

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