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March · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 26/100

Copenhagen in March

Poor · 26/100Beach 17/100
High / low7° / 1°daily averages
Precipitation42 mm11 wet days
Sea3°surface temperature
55.68° N, 12.57° EElevation 14 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goCopenhagen · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec26March
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
March: high / low7° / 1°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Copenhagen averages daytime highs of 7° and night-time lows of 1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 42 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 47%.

Days are 2.9° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 5.1°. The sea averages 3°, too cold for most swimmers.

March scores 26/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Copenhagen. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:27 and sets at 18:12 local time, giving 11 h 46 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 139 minutes over the month.

Why 26/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%24%
Clear skies · 25%72%

Beach score this month: 17/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in Copenhagen in March

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in March

Around Copenhagen this month

Frederiksberg
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Frederiksberg

Capital Region · 2.0 km W
6°Mar high
11wet days
26score
Frederiksberg
Hørsholm
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Hørsholm

Capital Region · 23 km N
7°Mar high
11wet days
26score
Hørsholm
Ballerup
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Ballerup

Capital Region · 14 km NW
7°Mar high
10wet days
26score
Ballerup
Hvidovre
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Hvidovre

Capital Region · 6.7 km SW
6°Mar high
10wet days
26score
Hvidovre
ivTop of the table

Denmark's best in March

Where to go in March
Rønne
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Rønne

Capital Region
5°Mar high
9wet days
30score
Rønne
Odense
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Odense

South Denmark
8°Mar high
10wet days
28score
Odense
Næstved
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Næstved

Zealand
7°Mar high
10wet days
28score
Næstved
Slagelse
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Slagelse

Zealand
6°Mar high
10wet days
28score
Slagelse
·Questions

Copenhagen in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Copenhagen?

March scores 26/100 for Copenhagen, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 7°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Copenhagen in March?

Daytime highs average 7°C and night-time lows 1°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in March?

Copenhagen receives about 42 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Copenhagen in March?

The sea averages 3°C in March, cold for most swimmers.