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Bloomington Weather in March

Thinking of visiting Bloomington in March? Expect low temperatures reaching 6°C (43°F) during the day, dropping to -4°C (25°F) at night, with some snow/rainfall likely.

Rainfall in Bloomington in March

Typically around 10 days of snow/rainfall are expected, averaging 43 mm (1.7 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Bloomington in March

In March, Bloomington gets low temperatures, with highs of 6°C (43°F). Nights cool to around -4°C (25°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights are well below freezing at -4°C (25°F). An extra blanket is a good idea if you feel the cold, especially in older or less well-heated accommodation.

Sunshine in Bloomington in March

There are approximately 220 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 Bloomington in March

Average wind conditions reach 5 m/s (10 knots) in March. This creates lively weather with fresh winds that make small trees sway noticeably. Remember this is an average: some days are less windy while others have particularly active windy conditions.

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

Bloomington Temperature in March

Min Temperature
-4°C (25°F)
Max Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Chance of Rain
32%
Precipitation
43 mm (1.7 in)
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
67% *
Windspeed
5 m/s (10 knots) *
Sunshine
220 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
58% *
* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 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 Bloomington in March

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Bloomington in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Bloomington in March

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

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    3/10
  • Walking
    3/10
  • Camping
    2/10
  • Outdoor sports
    3/10

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