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Alabama Weather in March

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

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Planning a getaway to Alabama, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Alabama in March

Alabama, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Alabama in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Echo Lake Park at 3°C (37°F) to warm in Andalusia at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Andalusia and -9°C (16°F) in Echo Lake Park.

For a closer look at conditions across Alabama, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Echo Lake Park with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Salishan Beach with 269 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Birmingham enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Alabama by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alabama - and find the best time to visit. (based on Birmingham)

January12°C (54°F) February14°C (57°F) March20°C (68°F) April24°C (75°F) May27°C (81°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September30°C (86°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December15°C (59°F)
Best Time to Visit Alabama →

Best Places to Visit in Alabama in March

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

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 Alabama

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

Temperature range in Alabama (March)

Precipitation variation in Alabama (March)

Birmingham

In March Birmingham generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
220 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Birmingham →

Montgomery

In March Montgomery generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
219 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
128 mm (5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Montgomery →

Gulf Shores

In March Gulf Shores generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
212 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Gulf Shores →

Orange Beach

In March Orange Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
212 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Orange Beach →

Huntsville

In March Huntsville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Huntsville →

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

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alabama in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birmingham 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Montgomery 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Gulf Shores 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Orange Beach 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Huntsville 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Mobile 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

Alabama weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect very good weather across Alabama, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Birmingham averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

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

Birmingham averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Alabama, the United States of America get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Alabama, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Birmingham sits around 134 mm (5.3 in).

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

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Alabama, the United States of America with overall very good weather in Birmingham. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, October provides excellent weather in Birmingham. On the other hand, the weather in January, July and August tend to be less favorable.

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