Kiel weather in March
In March, Kiel sees average daytime highs of 7°C and overnight lows near 1°C, with 49 mm of precipitation across 10.5 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 6°C in the first days to 9°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 18 min at the start of March to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Kiel's 7th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kiel's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 7°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 1°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- 10.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:45 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.51 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.0
- out of 10
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 12.2 µg/m³ · 2019
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 6°C in the first days to 9°C by the end.
A typical March day in Kiel reaches about 7°C in the afternoon and slips back to 1°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 2°C and 12°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 3°C warmer than February and about 5°C cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Avg low (°C) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 8 | 6 | 1 |
| 9 | 7 | 1 |
| 10 | 7 | 1 |
| 11 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | 7 | 1 |
| 13 | 7 | 1 |
| 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 15 | 7 | 1 |
| 16 | 7 | 1 |
| 17 | 7 | 1 |
| 18 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 | 8 | 1 |
| 20 | 8 | 2 |
| 21 | 8 | 2 |
| 22 | 8 | 2 |
| 23 | 8 | 2 |
| 24 | 8 | 2 |
| 25 | 8 | 2 |
| 26 | 9 | 2 |
| 27 | 9 | 2 |
| 28 | 9 | 2 |
| 29 | 9 | 2 |
| 30 | 9 | 2 |
| 31 | 10 | 2 |
How March really feels in Kiel
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Kiel weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4° / -0° | 57 | 11.9 | 3 | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 4° / -0° | 45 | 10 | 3.5 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 7° / 1° | 49 | 10.5 | 2.2 | 11.5 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 12° / 4° | 43 | 9.7 | 0.3 | 13.7 | 3.2 |
| May | 16° / 8° | 57 | 10.6 | 0 | 15.7 | 5.0 |
| Jun | 19° / 11° | 66 | 11.8 | 0 | 16.8 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 22° / 13° | 74 | 12.5 | 0 | 16.4 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 22° / 13° | 73 | 12.7 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 18° / 11° | 54 | 10.4 | 0 | 12.5 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 13° / 7° | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 10.2 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 8° / 3° | 50 | 10.9 | 0.7 | 8.2 | 1.1 |
| Dec | 4° / 1° | 57 | 12 | 2.8 | 7.2 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 71%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 77 |
| 2 | 23 | 77 |
| 3 | 24 | 76 |
| 4 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | 25 | 75 |
| 7 | 25 | 75 |
| 8 | 25 | 75 |
| 9 | 25 | 75 |
| 10 | 25 | 75 |
| 11 | 25 | 75 |
| 12 | 26 | 74 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 27 | 73 |
| 15 | 28 | 72 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 30 | 70 |
| 20 | 31 | 69 |
| 21 | 31 | 69 |
| 22 | 31 | 69 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 34 | 66 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 34 | 66 |
| 28 | 34 | 66 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Kiel gets around 49 mm of rain and snow over 10.5 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 34% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Snow chance (%) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 11 |
| 2 | 38 | 10 |
| 3 | 38 | 9 |
| 4 | 38 | 9 |
| 5 | 37 | 8 |
| 6 | 37 | 8 |
| 7 | 36 | 7 |
| 8 | 36 | 7 |
| 9 | 35 | 7 |
| 10 | 35 | 6 |
| 11 | 34 | 6 |
| 12 | 34 | 6 |
| 13 | 34 | 6 |
| 14 | 34 | 6 |
| 15 | 33 | 6 |
| 16 | 33 | 6 |
| 17 | 33 | 6 |
| 18 | 32 | 6 |
| 19 | 32 | 6 |
| 20 | 32 | 6 |
| 21 | 32 | 6 |
| 22 | 32 | 7 |
| 23 | 32 | 7 |
| 24 | 32 | 7 |
| 25 | 32 | 7 |
| 26 | 32 | 6 |
| 27 | 32 | 6 |
| 28 | 32 | 6 |
| 29 | 33 | 5 |
| 30 | 33 | 5 |
| 31 | 33 | 5 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in March
Winds average 17 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 16 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 17 | light breeze |
| 12 | 17 | light breeze |
| 13 | 17 | light breeze |
| 14 | 17 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
| 16 | 17 | light breeze |
| 17 | 17 | light breeze |
| 18 | 17 | light breeze |
| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 10 h 18 min at the start of March to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 138 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:22 AM to 6:07 AM, and sunset from 5:43 PM to 6:42 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:22 | 7:20 | 7:18 | 7:15 | 7:13 | 7:10 | 7:08 | 7:05 | 7:03 | 7:00 | 6:58 | 6:55 | 6:53 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:45 | 6:43 | 6:40 | 6:38 | 6:35 | 6:33 | 6:30 | 6:28 | 6:25 | 6:22 | 6:20 | 6:17 | 6:15 | 6:12 | 6:10 | 6:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:43 | 5:45 | 5:47 | 5:49 | 5:51 | 5:53 | 5:55 | 5:57 | 5:59 | 6:01 | 6:03 | 6:05 | 6:07 | 6:09 | 6:11 | 6:13 | 6:15 | 6:17 | 6:19 | 6:21 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:26 | 6:28 | 6:30 | 6:32 | 6:34 | 6:36 | 6:38 | 6:40 | 6:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.3 | 7:22 | 5:43 |
| 2 | 10.4 | 7:20 | 5:45 |
| 3 | 10.5 | 7:18 | 5:47 |
| 4 | 10.6 | 7:15 | 5:49 |
| 5 | 10.6 | 7:13 | 5:51 |
| 6 | 10.7 | 7:10 | 5:53 |
| 7 | 10.8 | 7:08 | 5:55 |
| 8 | 10.9 | 7:05 | 5:57 |
| 9 | 10.9 | 7:03 | 5:59 |
| 10 | 11.0 | 7:00 | 6:01 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:58 | 6:03 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:55 | 6:05 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:53 | 6:07 |
| 14 | 11.3 | 6:50 | 6:09 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:48 | 6:11 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:45 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:43 | 6:15 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:17 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:19 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:35 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:33 | 6:23 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:24 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:26 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:25 | 6:28 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:30 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:32 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:34 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:15 | 6:36 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 6:12 | 6:38 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:40 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 6:07 | 6:42 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 2.51 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.43 kWh/m² to a high of 5.44 kWh/m² in June across the year — March's 2.51 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 5 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 6 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.4 | Moderate |
Is March a good time to visit Kiel?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kiel.
What to pack for Kiel in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Kiel sees daytime highs around 7°C and nights near 1°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat and rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kiel in March
The nearest coast averages about 3°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 32 km away) is warmest in August at about 19°C and coldest in February near 2°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Bracing |
| Feb | 2 | Bracing |
| Mar | 3 | Bracing |
| Apr | 5 | Bracing |
| May | 11 | Bracing |
| Jun | 15 | Cool |
| Jul | 18 | Cool |
| Aug | 19 | Cool |
| Sep | 16 | Cool |
| Oct | 12 | Bracing |
| Nov | 9 | Bracing |
| Dec | 4 | Bracing |
UV index in Kiel in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kiel peaks around June 23 at about 5 (high) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 2 | Moderate |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | High |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 5 | High |
| Aug | 5 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 2 | Low |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Air quality in Kiel in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kiel is worst in April — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Kiel's WHO annual average of 12.2 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Kiel?
Kiel sits at 54.3°N, 10.1°E, 7 m above sea level, in Germany. The nearest listed city is Elmschenhagen, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Kiel
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kiel.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kiel has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 79 m around an average of 24 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 105 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 275 m.
The land around Kiel is covered by trees (45%) and artificial surfaces (40%) within 3 km, cropland (35%), trees (29%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and water (32%), cropland (30%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Germany travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 80% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $60,496
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 615
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kiel (54.3213°, 10.1349°, elevation 7 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).