Copenhagen Weather in March

March weather in Copenhagen

March is not the best time to visit Copenhagen, and the cold is the main reason. Scoring 4.2/10, it sits firmly in the Poor range, and the weather is much kinder in June, July and September. Days reach about 6°C, while nights can drop to 1°C. Rain falls on around ten days, and cloudy skies are common. You'll get some brighter spells, but the air can feel damp and chilly.

Still, March is a good month for museums, cafés and city sights you can duck into, such as the National Museum or the Designmuseum Danmark. A walk around Nyhavn can be lovely between showers, but long outdoor days and beach trips are a poor bet, since the water and wind make lingering outside uncomfortable. If you're weighing up a trip, you'll find the next month, April, a little warmer and drier, so it's worth a look if March's grey days put you off.

Things to do and March events

March has more daylight than midwinter, which helps when you're walking between sights. Don't expect long, sunny evenings, though. When the rain sets in, Torvehallerne food market near Nørreport is a handy indoor stop for smørrebrød, the Danish open-faced sandwich.

Easter sometimes falls in March. If it does, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays, and some shops and attractions may close or change their hours. Fastelavn, a Danish costume and bun celebration, can also fall in March, though it's often in February. Check the dates before you go.

Crowds, costs and a local tip

March is quieter than the summer peak, so you'll usually find fewer visitors around Nyhavn and Rosenborg Castle. Stays can cost less than in June or July, though prices vary. It's a shoulder-season choice: calmer, but the weather can limit outdoor plans. If the sun is out, the nearby cities of Berlin, Prague and Cologne all rate Fair this month and may suit you better for a mild spell.

For couples who like quiet museums and café breaks, March can suit you well. At Torvehallerne, use the Nørreport entrance when the weather turns. You can browse the stalls and eat indoors without a long detour across town.