Denmark Weather in March: Travel Tips for First-Timers

Denmark is cold in March, with winter starting to thaw and temperatures averaging just above freezing point. For visitors we recommend Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, and Esbjerg. Continue on to find out more about travel and weather, including temperatures, rainfall, humidity, and tips for March.

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• 1. Weather Overview
• 2. Best Places to Visit
• 3. Crowds and Costs
• 4. What to Wear

Denmark Weather in March: Overview

Averages:

• Temperature range: 0–6°C (32–42°F)
• Rainfall: 4 cm (2 inch)
• Rainy days: 13
• Sunshine hours/day: 4
• Humidity: around 84% (very humid throughout Denmark)

Denmark's weather in March is cold, with high humidity levels throughout the country. This is because there are around 13 rainy or snowy days, however, there is an average rainfall of only 4 cm or 2 inches, meaning it's mostly the humidity you have to deal with, not the rainfall itself.

The temperature ranges around freezing point, 0–6°C (32–42°F), meaning it's important to wrap up warm. In March, days see around 4 hours of sunshine per day, with the sun rising late and setting early in the evening.

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The Best Places to Visit in Denmark in March

March is cold in Denmark, but there is plenty to see given that the days are starting to get longer in March after having been very short from November through to February. As long as you wrap up warm, you'll be able to enjoy all the beautiful architecture, historical sights and adventure that Denmark has to offer!

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1. Lose Yourself in Copenhagen's Majestic Palaces

Copenhagen is home to one of the world's oldest monarchies, and walking around the city, you will find evidence of this in the amount of incredible royal buildings, monuments, castles and palaces.

We suggest visiting Rosenborg Castle at 11.30am, where every day, you will be able to see the Royal Danish Guard leaving to march towards Amalienborg Palace, the royal palace. This is where the Danish Royal Couple currently reside, and they arrive there around noon.

The 800-year-old Christiansborg Palace is also worth a visit, because this is where parliament and supreme court are now located. It is not possible to see everything in here, due to it being a building used in government today, but you can visit the state rooms, where kings and queens once lived.

The Grand Hall at Christiansborg is perhaps the most impressive, as this is where you will be able to appreciate all of Her Royal Highness Queen Margret the II's tapestries.

2. Submerge Yourself in Aarhus' Art Scene with a Street Art Tour

Aarhus, which was originally a Viking stronghold, is today a bustling city full of culture, art, great restaurants, and lots of tourists during the peak tourist season.

We recommend heading out into the city on an art scene tour, to see the best graffiti and street art around Aarhus. Doing this with a guide will enable you to get the history of the city through the eyes of Danish artists and the art scene.

Global Highlights can help you arrange a walking tour to see the top street art alongside some of the top tourist attractions in Aarhus. Contact us for more information about a guide in Aarhus.

Aarhus is also home to a lot of Viking history, for more information about that please visit our page about visiting Denmark in February.

3. Appreciate Aalborg's Amazing Architecture

Aalborg is Denmark's fourth biggest city, and is located in Denmark's north, by a large body of water that cuts through the Jutland region of Denmark.

There are lots of things to see and do in Aalborg, including architecture by the same Danish architect that designed the Sydney Opera House, Jørn Utzon! The Utzon Centre has exhibits about his work on Nordic architecture and design, while in itself also being a beautiful architectural piece of work.

Aalborg's Old Town is worth a stroll. There are a mix of old streets and newer streets, including cobbled streets that still have crooked houses from the 1600s alongside them. Walk along the streets, take some beautiful photographs, and imagine what it was like back then!

4. Explore Esbjerg's Connection to the North Sea

Along Denmark's southwestern coast, Esbjerg is a beautiful coastal city, and one of the larger cities in Denmark. It has a beautiful town square, on which you will be able to find the old Courthouse, which resembles a medieval castle.

Anyone arriving at the city by sea will see the giant Man Meets the Sea sculptures, which are impressive and celebrated Esbjerg's 100th anniversary as an independent municipality back in 1994.

The importance of the coast and ocean is reflected back in the Fisheries and Maritime Museum, pulling on the city's historical connection with the ocean, and the importance of fisheries. More of that can be learned at the Esbjerg Museum too, which examines the city's history between 1900 and 1950.

Esbjerg was occupied by the Germans during World War II, and remnants of this are visible at the Tarp Bunkermuseum, a must-visit for anyone with an interest in military museums or exhibits.

Crowds and Costs for Traveling in March

March is in the low season for travel in Denmark, with fewer tourists around the sights and generally lower prices for accommodation and transport. This makes it a great time to visit off-peak.

On March 24, 2024, Denmark celebrates Palm Sunday. During this time many restaurants and museums might be closed, particularly in smaller cities. We recommend calling ahead to ensure your destination is open and you aren't disappointed. In 2025, Palm Sunday falls on April 13, and in 2026 on March 29.

Following Palm Sunday, Denmark celebrates a long Easter weekend (from Maundy Thursday to Easter Monday). In 2024, this is between March 28 and April 1, and in 2025, this falls between April 17 and 21. You might want to check ahead to ensure that where you are planning to go is open, and your hotel can help with that. We do also recommend booking ahead during this weekend, as more Danish people might be visiting other cities in Denmark or traveling around.

What to Wear in March

Given that March is cold in Denmark, we highly recommend wrapping up warm. This means bringing additional layers like fleeces and thermals, and a thick winter coat. Waterproof and supportive shoes are also important, given there might be some snow on the floor.

Hats, gloves, and scarves are also vital, particularly if you are hoping to go for a nice winter's walk, or if you like to explore cities on foot and are planning to spend some time walking around outside during your adventure in Denmark.