Early spring · Weather & things to do
Nuremberg in March
Nuremberg warms up: highs climb to 48°F (9°C), from 39°F in February, with lows of 31°F (0°C) and about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 59/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (48 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · 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.
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (48 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 59/100.
- Our Würzburg, Bamberg & Nuremberg 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 48°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nuremberg in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
The half-timbered house below the castle where Albrecht Dürer lived and worked from 1509 until his death.
Schöner Brunnen
A 14th-century spire-shaped fountain at the corner of the Hauptmarkt, with a brass ring set in its railing.
Frauenkirche
Gothic church on the Hauptmarkt whose 1509 clock runs the Männleinlaufen figure parade every day at noon.
Kaiserburg
The imperial castle on the sandstone ridge above the old town, with the Sinwell Tower and a 50-metre well.
Bratwursthäusle
Grill house beside St. Sebaldus serving finger-sized Nürnberger Rostbratwürste over a beechwood fire.
Nearby in March
- Bamberg in March~31 mi · highs 48°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber in March~40 mi · highs 47°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Würzburg in March~56 mi · highs 49°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munich in March~94 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
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.
Nuremberg in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Nuremberg?
It's middling, scoring 59/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain.
How cold is Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg in March?
Not much: about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.8 in (707 mm).
What should I pack for Nuremberg 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) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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