Early spring · Weather & things to do
Berlin in March
Berlin warms up: highs climb to 46°F (8°C), from 39°F in February, with lows of 31°F (-1°C) and about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 46°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Rain is moderate at about 1.6 in (40 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 39°F.
- Comfort improves from 45/100 in February to 56/100.
- Our Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden route recommends May – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Berlin in March
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Brandenburg Gate
Neoclassical gate that once stood inside the border strip, now Berlin's symbol.
Reichstag Building Dome
Glass dome atop the parliament with a spiral ramp and free audio guide.
Prater Garten
Berlin's oldest beer garden, under chestnut trees since 1837.
Tempelhofer Feld
Former airport turned huge public park; cycle or skate the old runways.
Curry 36
Long-running stand for currywurst and fries near Mehringdamm station.
Nearby in March
- Potsdam in March~17 mi · highs 47°F, 1.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dresden in March~103 mi · highs 47°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prague in March~175 mi · highs 48°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in March~212 mi · highs 48°F, 1.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Berlin in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Berlin?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 88. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. Our Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden route recommends May – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Berlin in March?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Berlin in March?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 23.8 in (605 mm).
What should I pack for Berlin in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Berlin in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.