Delaware Weather in March

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

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Dover Newark Seaford Harrington

Are you planning a trip a to Delaware, 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 Delaware in March

Delaware, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Delaware generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Talleyville at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Seaford at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Seaford and 1°C (34°F) in Talleyville.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Milford with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Talleyville with 88 mm (3.5 in).

Explore Delaware by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Delaware in March

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

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 Delaware

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

Temperature range in Delaware (March)

Precipitation variation in Delaware (March)

Dover

In March Dover generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Dover →

Newark

In March Newark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
205 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Newark →

Seaford

In March Seaford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Seaford →

Harrington

In March Harrington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Harrington →

Christiana

In March Christiana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
205 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Christiana →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dover 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Newark 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Seaford 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Harrington 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Christiana 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Delaware City 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Delaware weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Delaware, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Dover averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

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

In Dover, the average daytime high in March is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Delaware, the United States of America during March, with Dover averaging close to 84 mm (3.3 in).

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Delaware, the United States of America with often unpleasant weather in Dover.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Dover. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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