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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Chicago during March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During March, Chicago usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Chicago in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

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 Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 189 hours  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chicago.

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