March · Germany
Best time to visit Black Forest in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Black Forest in March
Average temperature 4°C, 80 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Black Forest scores 6.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Black Forest's conifers, cuckoo clocks and spa towns fill a wooded corner of south-west Germany.
March in Black Forest: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 4°C (39°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 80 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Black Forest — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Black Forest in March?
- In March, Black Forest averages 4°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Black Forest?
- March earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Black Forest in March?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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