Boston weather in March (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Boston in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Boston generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Boston in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Boston. August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Boston climate page with graphs.

 

Boston, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 114 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 63%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58%  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Boston in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Boston.

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