Early spring · Weather & things to do
Munich in March
Munich warms up: highs climb to 48°F (9°C), from 39°F in February, with lows of 31°F (0°C) and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 48°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (72 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May and September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 39°F.
- Comfort improves from 42/100 in February to 56/100.
- Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends May – Oct, Dec, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Munich in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus
Main square with a Glockenspiel that chimes at 11am and noon.
Nymphenburg Palace
Baroque summer palace with large formal gardens and pavilions.
Viktualienmarkt
Open-air food market with sausage stands and a beer garden.
Augustiner-Keller
Chestnut-shaded beer garden serving Augustiner from wooden barrels.
Englischer Garten
Huge city park with river surfers at the Eisbach wave and the Chinese Tower beer garden.
Nearby in March
- Füssen in March~57 mi · highs 45°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Salzburg in March~72 mi · highs 48°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nuremberg in March~94 mi · highs 48°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Hallstatt in March~104 mi · highs 48°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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.
Munich in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Munich?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are May and September, at up to 82. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain. Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road route recommends May – Oct, Dec, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Munich in March?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Munich in March?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1133 mm).
What should I pack for Munich in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Munich in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.