Madison weather in March (Wisconsin, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Madison during March? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, Madison typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -4°C.

Precipitation

Madison in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With around 191 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Madison. May and September generally stand out with 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 Madison climate page with graphs.

 

Madison, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 191 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

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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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

Interested in more climate information?

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