Early spring · Weather & things to do
Cologne in March
Cologne warms up: highs climb to 50°F (10°C), from 43°F in February, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 61/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What March feels like
Cool days top out near 50°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 34°F (1°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.3 in (59 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in February to 61/100.
- Our Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 23, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cologne in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Markt der Engel
The angels' market on Neumarkt: white stalls under trees hung with thousands of star lights.
Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
Red-roofed stalls on the Roncalliplatz under a canopy of lights, directly below the cathedral's west front.
Schokoladenmuseum
Chocolate museum on a Rhine peninsula, with a working production line and a three-metre chocolate fountain.
Heinzels Wintermärchen
Old-town market on the Alter Markt and Heumarkt themed on Cologne's Heinzelmännchen, with an ice rink on the Heumarkt.
Früh am Dom
Big traditional brewhouse beside the cathedral pouring Früh Kölsch, with hearty Rhineland plates.
Nearby in March
- Koblenz in March~49 mi · highs 50°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rüdesheim in March~79 mi · highs 50°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in March~114 mi · highs 51°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in March~132 mi · highs 47°F, 2.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler 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.
Cologne in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Cologne?
It's middling, scoring 61/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
How cold is Cologne in March?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cologne in March?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.1 in (791 mm).
What should I pack for Cologne in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Cologne in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.