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Grand Rapids weather in March (Michigan, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Grand Rapids this March? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

March in Grand Rapids generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C.

Precipitation

Grand Rapids in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 172 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 Grand Rapids. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Grand Rapids, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
SunshineSunshine 172 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

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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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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