Detroit weather in March (Michigan, United States of America)

What kind of weather does March bring to Detroit? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of March in Detroit typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around -2°C.

Precipitation

Detroit in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. On average, there are about 11 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 187 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Detroit. May, July 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 Detroit climate page with graphs.

 

Detroit, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 187 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 50%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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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