Orleans weather in March (Massachusetts, United States of America)

How does the March weather in Orleans compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Orleans includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. March is part of winter. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -0°C.

Precipitation

Orleans in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 211 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Orleans. 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 Orleans climate page with graphs.

 

Orleans, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 211 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (57 KM, 35 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.

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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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