Berlin edges it in March. Amsterdam averages 3–10°C with low-moderate crowds; Berlin 0–9°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Amsterdam and Berlin
The verdict for March
Spring arriving, crowds building
+Spring begins and the city starts coming back to life.
–Weather remains unpredictable.
The city wakes up: terraces reappear, days lengthen and the first spring crowds arrive without any peak-season pressure yet.
Winter loosens its grip, slowly.
+Longer days + spring on the way
–Still cool, with ITB lifting prices
March is a month of transition: days lengthen and the first spring warmth appears, though it can still feel cold. The ITB travel trade fair fills hotels for a few days, so choose your dates carefully.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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