Chicago weather in March (Illinois, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Chicago in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Chicago generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Chicago in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 189 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Chicago, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51%  

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 Chicago in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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