Washington DC weather in March (United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Washington DC in March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During March, Washington DC usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 13°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Washington DC in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Washington DC.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Washington DC, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 58%  

Windspeed 5 m/s  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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