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Copenhagen in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Copenhagen in March is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 5 °C, and the sea is about 3 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
28/100 · #7
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#3
Sun
#7
Sea warmth
#11
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Copenhagen · MarchPhoto: Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 5 °C
- Average low
- 1 °C
- Sea
- 3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 88 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 3 | -1 | 11 | 51 | 1.4 | 91 | 5.0 | 3 | 23 |
| March (selected) | 5 | 1 | 10 | 54 | 3.0 | 88 | 4.5 | 3 | 28 |
| April | 10 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 5.2 | 83 | 3.9 | 6 | 39 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (28/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | -5 | -2.6 °C | -1.2 °C | +0.6 | -2.7 mm | -1.6 h | +3.3 % | +0.5 m/s | -0.7 °C |
| April | +11 | +4.4 °C | +2.8 °C | -1.9 | -14.2 mm | +2.2 h | -4.5 % | -0.7 m/s | +2.6 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Copenhagen in March?
The average daily high is around 5 °C, with an average daily low of about 1 °C.
Can you swim in Copenhagen in March?
The sea is about 3 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in March?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 54 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
By the climate score, July are the strongest months for Copenhagen. March is not among them.