Cape Cod

Cape Cod Weather in March

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

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Provincetown (P-town) Dennis Falmouth Chatham

Thinking about venturing to Cape Cod, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Cape Cod in March

Cape Cod, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Cape Cod generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. March is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) in Provincetown (P-town).

For specific regional insights in Cape Cod, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Chatham with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Bourne with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Explore Cape Cod by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cape Cod — and find the best time to visit. (based on Provincetown (P-town))

January4°C (39°F) February3°C (37°F) March6°C (43°F) April12°C (54°F) May17°C (63°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Cape Cod →

Best Places to Visit in Cape Cod in March

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

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 Cape Cod

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

Temperature range in Cape Cod (March)

Precipitation variation in Cape Cod (March)

Provincetown (P-town)

In March Provincetown (P-town) generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Provincetown (P-town) →

Dennis

In March Dennis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
211 hours
225 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dennis →

Falmouth

In March Falmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
211 hours
225 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Falmouth →

Chatham

In March Chatham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°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 (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
211 hours
225 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Chatham →

Eastham

In March Eastham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
211 hours
225 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Eastham →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Provincetown (P-town) 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Dennis 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Falmouth 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Chatham 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Eastham 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Sandwich 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

Cape Cod weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Cape Cod, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Provincetown (P-town), daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

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

In Provincetown (P-town), the average daytime high in March is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

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

Provincetown (P-town) typically receives notable snow/rainfall in March, about 106 mm (4.2 in) on average across Cape Cod, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Provincetown (P-town), March may not be the ideal time to visit Cape Cod, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit Cape Cod, the United States of America is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Provincetown (P-town). On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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