Washington DC weather in March (United States of America)

Planning a trip to Washington DC in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Washington DC generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

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.

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 58%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 Washington DC in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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