Philadelphia weather in March (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Philadelphia in March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In March, Philadelphia tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 12°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C.

Precipitation

Philadelphia in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 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.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Philadelphia, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

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?

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. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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