Early spring · Weather & things to do
Colmar in March
Colmar warms up: highs climb to 53°F (12°C), from 44°F in February, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 67/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (56 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 53°F (12°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 34°F (1°C).
About 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are April and June – September.
- Comfort improves from 50/100 in February to 67/100.
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Colmar in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Place des Dominicains Christmas market
Wooden chalets line the square beside the Dominican church, under strings of stars and lit plane trees.
Musée Unterlinden
A former convent museum built around the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald.
Collégiale Saint-Martin
Colmar's Gothic collegiate church, with a market set up on the square around it in December.
Wistub Brenner
A long-running wine tavern on the edge of Petite Venise serving choucroute, baeckeoffe and Alsace wine by the glass.
Nearby in March
- Strasbourg in March~39 mi · highs 53°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in March~74 mi · highs 49°F, 3.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in March~84 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Interlaken in March~99 mi · highs 47°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
These averages also cover Kaysersberg.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~368 m to Colmar's ~190 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Colmar in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Colmar?
It's middling, scoring 67/100. The best months are April and June – September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain.
How cold is Colmar in March?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Colmar in March?
Not much: about 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (847 mm).
What should I pack for Colmar in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Colmar in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.