Helena weather in March (Montana, United States of America)

How is the weather in Helena in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Helena generally has low temperatures and low 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C.

Helena in March usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

With around 225 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Helena, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60%  

Sunshine 225 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Helena in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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