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Delaware Weather in March

During March, Delaware experiences low daytime temperatures of 10°C (50°F) and cooler nights around -1°C (30°F). Expect quite a bit of snow/rainfall. Around 88 mm (3.5 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Delaware in March

This month experiences about 12 days of snow/rain according to historical data, averaging 88 mm (3.5 in). The rain this month tends to fall in heavier spells rather than light drizzle. When it rains, showers can be significant.

Temperature in Delaware in March

March in Delaware sees highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F) overnight. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. Nights drop below freezing to -1°C (30°F). An extra blanket is worth packing if you're unsure about the heating where you're staying.

Sunshine in Delaware in March

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 162 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Delaware. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Delaware Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C (30°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm (3.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Columbus, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Best Places 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. See all of the United States of America in March →

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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 (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 Delaware in March

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Delaware 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. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Delaware in March

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

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