Finger Lakes region

Finger Lakes region Weather in March

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

Planning a journey to the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Finger Lakes region in March

The Finger Lakes region, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in the Finger Lakes region 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 -5°C (23°F) in Ithaca.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Penn Yan with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Skaneateles with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Ithaca receives about 175 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore the Finger Lakes region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Finger Lakes region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ithaca)

Best Places to Visit in the Finger Lakes region in March

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

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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 Finger Lakes region

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

Temperature range in the Finger Lakes region (March)

Precipitation variation in the Finger Lakes region (March)

Ithaca

In March Ithaca 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
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
175 hours
203 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Canandaigua

In March Canandaigua generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Geneva

In March Geneva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
175 hours
203 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Watkins Glen

In March Watkins Glen 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
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Corning

In March Corning 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
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Finger Lakes region in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ithaca 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Canandaigua 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Geneva 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Watkins Glen 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Corning 6°C (43°F) -6°C (21°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Auburn 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 75 mm (3 in)

The Finger Lakes region weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in March?

In March, the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Ithaca sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in March?

Daytime temperatures in Ithaca peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in March, dropping to about -5°C (23°F) overnight.

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

March is on the drier side in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America. Ithaca averages only about 62 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Ithaca.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Ithaca. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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