March in Munich averages highs of 10 °C (51 °F) and lows of 0 °C (33 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 11 h 45 min of daylight.
March weather in Munich at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Munich?
Tough month: cold and some rain. March is usually low season in Munich: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
No public holidays fall in March 2026 in Germany, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Munich in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel — 11am show outdoors
- English Garden — surfers on the Eisbach outdoors
- Viktualienmarkt outdoors
- Neuschwanstein day trip — book castle tickets ahead outdoors
- Residenz indoors
- Pinakothek museums — €1 on Sundays at some indoors
Where to stay: Altstadt for sights; Maxvorstadt for museums; Glockenbach or Haidhausen for evenings.
What to pack for Munich in March
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 0 °C (33 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Munich costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €65–140 | €170–350 |
Excluding flights. March is usually low season in Munich: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 10° / 1° | 7 | Tough month |
| Venice | 13° / 5° | 6 | Tough month |
| Vienna | 11° / 2° | 4 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Munich?
By the numbers, March is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 10 °C (51 °F) and about 10 rainy days. March is usually low season in Munich: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are September.
How warm is Munich in March?
Average highs are 10 °C (51 °F) and lows 0 °C (33 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Munich in March?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 61 mm in total. It is the 6th driest month of the year in Munich.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.