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Des Plaines weather in March (Illinois, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Des Plaines in March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Des Plaines includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Des Plaines in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 189 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Des Plaines. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Des Plaines, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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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