When to go · Luxembourg
Luxembourg in March
Mixed month. Changeable; the Bretzelsonndeg (Pretzel Sunday) custom in mid-Lent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Luxembourg
- Prices
- Medium
- Luxembourg
Verdict
Changeable; the Bretzelsonndeg (Pretzel Sunday) custom in mid-Lent.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatGreen and mild; Echternach's dancing procession on Whit Tuesday (UNESCO).
- JuneGreatNational Day on 23 June with fireworks on the 22nd evening.
- JulyGreatSummer; business travel drops and hotel weekend-style rates spread through the week.
- AugustGreatSchueberfouer funfair starts late in the month.
Weather in March
- Luxembourg City and the Gutland · Capital, Moselle valley, Müllerthalcool
Mild and damp; the Moselle is the warmest corner, with grape harvest in September–October.
- Éislek (Ardennes) · Vianden, Clervaux, Wiltzcool
Colder and wetter uplands; snow some winters; autumn colours in October.
- Central Luxembourg: Luxembourg City / Guttland · capital and the belt of towns around itfine
Continental pattern: cold winters with occasional snow, warm summers. May–September is the comfortable window; December brings the Christmas markets.
- Éislek: Éislek / Ardennes · Northern Luxembourg hillsfine
Higher and wetter than the south; check trail conditions in winter and expect mist in the valleys on many mornings.
- Moselle Valley: Moselle Valley · River terraces from Schengen to Wasserbilligfine
Vineyard slopes warm early; May–October is the season for cellar tours and river boats. July–August can hit 30 °C (86 °F)+; winter villages are quiet with most cellars closed.Vineyard slopes warm early; May–October is the season for cellar tours and river boats. July–August can hit 86 °F (30 °C)+; winter villages are quiet with most cellars closed.
- Mullerthal: Mullerthal / Echternach · Eastern Luxembourg sandstone plateaufine
Best April to October. July and August are warmest and busiest; autumn leaves and spring are quieter. Rock paths can be icy in winter.
- Luxembourg City10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
- Beaufort11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 12 rain days
- Berdorf10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
- Clervaux10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
- Consdorf10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
- Diekirch9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
- Echternach10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
- Esch-sur-Sûre10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
- Ettelbruck10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
- Grevenmacher10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
- Larochette10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
- Mersch10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain days
- Mondorf-les-Bains11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
- Remich11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
- Schengen10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
- Troisvierges9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
- Vianden10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain days
- Wasserbillig11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain days
- Wiltz8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Easter Monday (Éimaischen)
Easter Monday
Traditional pottery market and bird-whistle sales in the old town and Nospelt.
Luxembourg City Film Festival check
Moves yearly (check) · Luxembourg City
Screenings and events.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Luxembourg
- Low
- Prices · Luxembourg
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Luxembourg, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
May: 4
March: Changeable; the Bretzelsonndeg (Pretzel Sunday) custom in mid-Lent.
May: Green and mild; Echternach's dancing procession on Whit Tuesday (UNESCO).
Luxembourg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket
Where to go in March
Rated best or good this month
Mild; spring starts.
Best months: Mar–Dec (exhibition closed Mondays – check)
Best months: May–Sep for outdoor pools and the park; Nov–Mar for indoor thermal and sauna days