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Alexandria Weather in March

During March, Alexandria experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 75 mm (3 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Alexandria in March

This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data, averaging 75 mm (3 in). When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.

Temperature in Alexandria in March

In March, expect moderate temperatures in Alexandria, with highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Alexandria in March

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunshine makes it an enjoyable time to be outside.

Wind Speed in Alexandria in March

Wind speeds average 5 m/s (10 knots) during March. At this speed, gentle to moderate breezes make small trees sway and the wind creates whitecaps on water bodies. Daily variations range from moderate winds to stronger breezes, creating excellent conditions for sailing, kite flying and wind sports.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. April typically offers the best weather for Alexandria.

Alexandria Temperature in March

Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
33%
Precipitation
75 mm (3 in)
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
58% *
Windspeed
5 m/s (10 knots) *
Sunshine
205 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
55% *
* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Alexandria in March

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in March, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Alexandria in March

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

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