01Weather
Copenhagen weather in March
Afternoons in March average 7.2 °C (45 °F) and nights cool to 1.4 °C (35 °F). Compared with February it is 2.4 °C warmer; April is 4.2 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 11 °C / 52 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 3 °C / 37 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -2 °C / 28 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 9.3 | frost mornings per month |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 17.3 °C / -7.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 07:00 | 17:43 | 10.7 h |
| 15 March | 06:24 | 18:12 | 11.8 h |
| 31 March | 06:42 | 19:44 | 13.0 h |
Daylight grows by about 138 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Copenhagen), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Copenhagen is in March
quiet The main sights are quiet in March. What drives it:
- first lengthening days
- CPH:DOX film festival
04Public holidays
Public holidays in March 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Maundy Thursday |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| 28 Mar 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Copenhagen in March
Every year in March
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CPH:DOX | March, documentary film festival | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Copenhagen in March
- a winter coat, gloves and a hat
- thermal layer for early mornings
- waterproof shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
- gloves: frost on about 9 mornings
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March is still cold, with afternoons around 6 °C, but brighter, with the CPH:DOX documentary festival in the second half and the first outdoor tables on sunny days along the lakes. Tivoli remains closed until its season opening around Easter. It is one of the cheapest months, and the daylight already stretches past six in the evening by the end, with the clocks going forward on the last Sunday.
Rain or sleet falls on about ten days. The crocuses and the first daffodils appear in the King's Garden and at Frederiksberg. Easter can fall in late March, when Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday are all public holidays and most shops close for four days. The harbour is still cold for swimming. For the Tivoli opening and the first warm weekends, see April.
09Compare
Copenhagen month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 °C | 0 °C | – | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 5 °C | 1 °C | – | – | quiet | Good |
| March | 7 °C | 1 °C | – | – | quiet | Good |
| April | 11 °C | 4 °C | – | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 16 °C | 9 °C | – | – | busy | Good |
| June | 21 °C | 13 °C | – | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 21 °C | 15 °C | – | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 22 °C | 14 °C | – | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 18 °C | 12 °C | – | – | moderate | Excellent |
| October | 13 °C | 9 °C | – | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 8 °C | 5 °C | – | – | quiet | Good |
| December | 6 °C | 2 °C | – | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Copenhagen.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam in March | 11 °C | 10 |
| Prague in March | 11 °C | 7 |
| London in March | 11 °C | 9 |
| Budapest in March | 13 °C | 10 |
| Paris in March | 12 °C | 13 |
| Venice in March | 13 °C | 6 |
11FAQ
Copenhagen in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Copenhagen?
March is a good month to visit Copenhagen. Daytime highs average 7 °C (45 °F), and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Copenhagen in March?
Expect cold days around 7 °C (45 °F) and nights near 1 °C (35 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 11 °C, and one in ten stays below 3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in March?
March in Copenhagen, by the 1991–2020 station normals.
What should I wear in Copenhagen in March?
Pack a winter coat, gloves and a hat, thermal layer for early mornings, waterproof shoes.
Is Copenhagen crowded in March?
The main sights are quiet in March. Main drivers: first lengthening days; CPH:DOX film festival.
What time does it get dark in Copenhagen in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 18:12 and rises at 06:24, giving 11.8 hours of daylight.