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Lancaster Weather in March

Lancaster in March sees low temperatures, with highs around 11°C (52°F) and overnight lows of 0°C (32°F). Snow/rainfall is fairly high at around 69 mm (2.7 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Lancaster in March

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with snow/rain, averaging 69 mm (2.7 in) for the month. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.

Temperature in Lancaster in March

Expect highs of 11°C (52°F) in Lancaster in March, with nights dropping to around 0°C (32°F). The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. With lows of 0°C (32°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated.

Sunshine in Lancaster in March

The month enjoys around 213 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days despite the cool temperatures.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May and August typically offer the best weather for Lancaster.

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Lancaster Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C (32°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm (2.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
SunshineSunshine 213 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in March

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Lancaster in March

The weather can be unpredictable in March, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Lancaster in March

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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