SeasonMapColmar weather in March
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March in Colmar: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Colmar · #936 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Colmar in March
Other months in Colmar
Colmar's forum recommends packing layers for a September visit, with summer-weight clothing generally appropriate for the days. Regulars note the Alsace region's weather stays genuinely changeable this time of year, and that it's worth checking a dedicated forecast site closer to the trip rather than relying on general seasonal expectations.
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Colmar climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.2 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Colmar in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter (February) holidays in France, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Colmar's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherColmar's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Colmar in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Festival de Paques
28 Mar – 6 AprEaster & Holy WeekNine days of chamber music in the churches and the theatre in the run-up to Easter, and the one time in spring the town has a reason to be busy at night. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Colmar — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Colmar?
Colmar in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Colmar?
- March in Colmar: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Colmar on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Colmar in March?
- In March, Colmar averages a daily high of 12°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 71.8 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Colmar in March?
- Colmar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in March.
- Does it snow in Colmar in March?
- Colmar sees roughly 3.2 cm of snowfall in March.
Other months in Colmar
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — March
Within 300 km: Strasbourg's Storks on the nests around 15 Feb – 31 Aug, and Heidelberg's Blossom on the Philosophenweg around 25 Mar – 20 Apr.