Berkshires

Berkshires Weather in March

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

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Lenox Williamstown Great Barrington Stockbridge

Are you planning a trip a to the Berkshires, the United States of America in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Berkshires in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) in Lenox.

To explore the conditions in the Berkshires, 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 Great Barrington with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Stockbridge with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Lenox sees around 213 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Berkshires by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Berkshires — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lenox)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April14°C (57°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) November9°C (48°F) December3°C (37°F)
Best Time to Visit the Berkshires →

Best Places to Visit in the Berkshires in March

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

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 Berkshires

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

Temperature range in the Berkshires (March)

Precipitation variation in the Berkshires (March)

Lenox

In March Lenox generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
213 hours
228 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Lenox →

Williamstown

In March Williamstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Williamstown →

Great Barrington

In March Great Barrington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°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 (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
213 hours
228 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Great Barrington →

Stockbridge

In March Stockbridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°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 (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
213 hours
228 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Stockbridge →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lenox 6°C (43°F) -6°C (21°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Williamstown 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Great Barrington 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Stockbridge 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

The Berkshires weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across the Berkshires, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Lenox averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -6°C (21°F) at night during this month.

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

Lenox averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in March, with overnight lows close to -6°C (21°F).

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

March is on the drier side in the Berkshires, the United States of America. Lenox averages only about 82 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to the Berkshires, the United States of America with often poor weather in Lenox.

On average, the best time to visit the Berkshires, the United States of America is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Lenox. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Berkshires.

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