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Olympia weather in March (Washington State, United States of America)

How is March weather typically in Olympia? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In March, Olympia usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 12°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Olympia in March usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. This month experiences about 24 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 189 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

 

Olympia, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 178 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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