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Adirondack Park Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in March.

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Lake George Lake Placid Saranac Lake Old Forge

Planning a trip to the Adirondack Park, the United States of America this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Adirondack Park in March

The Adirondack Park, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in the Adirondack Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Saranac Lake to 6°C (43°F) in Lake George. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C (19°F) in Lake George and -10°C (14°F) in Saranac Lake.

To explore the conditions in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Saranac Lake with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lake George with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Explore the Adirondack Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Adirondack Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lake George)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Adirondack Park in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Adirondack Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in the Adirondack Park

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Adirondack Park (March)

Precipitation variation in the Adirondack Park (March)

Lake George

In March Lake George generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-7°C (19°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lake George →

Lake Placid

In March Lake Placid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
192 hours
210 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lake Placid →

Saranac Lake

In March Saranac Lake generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
192 hours
210 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Saranac Lake →

Old Forge

In March Old Forge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Old Forge →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Adirondack Park, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Adirondack Park in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake George 6°C (43°F) -7°C (19°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Lake Placid 4°C (39°F) -9°C (16°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Saranac Lake 3°C (37°F) -10°C (14°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Old Forge 3°C (37°F) -10°C (14°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The Adirondack Park weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in March?

Expect poor weather across the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Lake George averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -7°C (19°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in March?

Daytime temperatures in Lake George peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in March, dropping to about -7°C (19°F) overnight.

Does the Adirondack Park, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in March?

March is on the drier side in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America. Lake George averages only about 92 mm (3.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lake George, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Lake George. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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