Cologne weather in March

March in Cologne: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Cologne · #450 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cologne climate normals — March

Daytime high11°C / 51°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Feels like (high)7°C / 45°F
Rainfall88 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point2°C / 36°F
Sunshine7.3 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall1.9 cm / 0.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cologne in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Cologne?
March in Cologne: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Cologne on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Cologne in March?
In March, Cologne averages a daily high of 10.8°C and a low of 2.8°C, with about 87.6 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cologne in March?
Cologne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in March.
Does it snow in Cologne in March?
Cologne sees roughly 1.9 cm of snowfall in March.

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