March weather forecastHeidelberg, Germany
March
Weather in March
Setting the stage for spring, the weather in Heidelberg begins to thaw in March. The city bids goodbye to winter, diving headfirst into a warmer climate than the earlier months. In a noticeable expansion of daylight hours, the city welcomes longer days, highlighting a tell-tale sign of spring. March tops the temperature at a comfortable 10.8°C (51.4°F) during the warmest hours. This is the month that Heidelberg fully blooms, trading the snow-capped scenery of January and February for fresh blossoms.Temperature
With the onset of March, Heidelberg experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F) in February to a cool 10.8°C (51.4°F). The average low-temperature, in March, is a cold 2.8°C (37°F).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Heidelberg, Germany, is 75%.Rainfall
In Heidelberg, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. In Heidelberg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 434mm (17.09") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Heidelberg. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Heidelberg aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Heidelberg, there are 15.5 snowfall days, and 116mm (4.57") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Heidelberg, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.On the first day of March in Heidelberg, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:55 CET.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine in Heidelberg is 6.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Heidelberg is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average high temperature in March: 10.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 2.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.3°C).
Average pressure in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average pressure in March: 1016.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015mbar).
Average wind speed in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average wind speed in March: 12.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7km/h).
Average humidity in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average rainfall in March: 30mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average snowfall in March: 6mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (44mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Heidelberg, Germany
- Average visibility in March: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (8km).
