Elgin weather in March (Illinois, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Elgin this March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of March in Elgin typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -3°C.

Precipitation

Elgin in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Elgin. September typically offers 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 Elgin climate page with graphs.

 

Elgin, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (32 KM, 19 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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