Month guide · Copenhagen · Denmark
Copenhagen in March
What March is really like in Copenhagen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Still chilly but the days lengthen quickly, and café tables appear outside on sunny afternoons.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 3°C (37°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Copenhagen: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (3°C (37°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 3°C (37°F)
Spring (March–May). Cherry blossom, Tivoli reopening and rapidly lengthening days; still cool, with crisp mornings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Copenhagen, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Langelinie
The Little Mermaid
Walk the grassy ramparts of Kastellet on the way, and come early in the morning before the tour coaches arrive.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Street · Indre By
Strøget
One of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets runs about 1.1 km from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv, past department stores, Danish design flagships and the squares of Gammeltorv and Amagertorv.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Iconic
Experience · Nyhavn
Canal and harbour boat tour
Sit on the open side, bring a layer even in summer, and pick a boat with live commentary.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
- Iconic
Neighbourhood · Christianshavn
Freetown Christiania
Founded in 1971 when squatters occupied a disused military base, Freetown Christiania is a self-governing community of colourful self-built houses, workshops, galleries, cafés and lakeside paths along the old ramparts.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Outdoors
- History
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near 0°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Copenhagen?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Copenhagen in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Copenhagen?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still chilly but the days lengthen quickly, and café tables appear outside on sunny afternoons.
+How warm is Copenhagen in March?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Copenhagen in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.