Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Hamburg | Copenhagen | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 8°C (46°F)▲ | 6°C (43°F) | Hamburg |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 1°C (34°F)▲ | 0°C (32°F) | Hamburg |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 10 days▲ | Copenhagen |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 54 mm | 43 mm▲ | Copenhagen |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h▲ | 24 km/h | Hamburg |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Copenhagen edges ahead as the better destination in March. Copenhagen offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Hamburg sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Hamburg is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. Copenhagen is cooler at 6°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Copenhagen is the stronger choice in March.
Hamburg reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Copenhagen averages 6°C (43°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Hamburg receives approximately 54 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Copenhagen sees 43 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Copenhagen the drier option by 1 rain day and 11 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 8°C, lows of 1°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 6°C, lows of 0°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Hamburg | Copenhagen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 13d | 3°C | 12d |
| Feb | 5°C | 11d | 3°C | 9d |
| Mar | 8°C | 11d | 6°C | 10d |
| Apr | 13°C | 11d | 11°C | 10d |
| May | 17°C | 11d | 15°C | 10d |
| Jun | 20°C | 12d | 18°C | 12d |
| Jul | 22°C | 14d | 21°C | 12d |
| Aug | 22°C | 13d | 21°C | 13d |
| Sep | 18°C | 10d | 17°C | 11d |
| Oct | 13°C | 12d | 12°C | 12d |
| Nov | 8°C | 12d | 7°C | 11d |
| Dec | 5°C | 13d | 4°C | 12d |
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