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Idaho Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to Idaho, 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 Idaho in March

Idaho, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Idaho generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Driggs at 5°C (41°F) to mild in Hagerman at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to -1°C (30°F) in Hagerman and -7°C (19°F) in Driggs.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Salmon with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Wallace with 161 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Boise sees close to 240 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Idaho by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August32°C (90°F) September27°C (81°F) October19°C (66°F) November10°C (50°F) December4°C (39°F)
Best Time to Visit Idaho →

Best Places to Visit in Idaho in March

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

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 Idaho

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

Temperature range in Idaho (March)

Precipitation variation in Idaho (March)

Boise

In March Boise 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
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
240 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Boise →

Coeur d'Alene

In March Coeur d'Alene generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
200 hours
242 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Coeur d'Alene →

Idaho Falls

In March Idaho Falls generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Idaho Falls →

Ketchum

In March Ketchum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°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)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ketchum →

Pocatello

In March Pocatello generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Pocatello →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boise 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Coeur d'Alene 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Idaho Falls 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Ketchum 6°C (43°F) -7°C (19°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Pocatello 10°C (50°F) -2°C (28°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Island Park 6°C (43°F) -9°C (16°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Idaho weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Idaho, the United States of America generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Boise sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

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

Average temperatures in Idaho, the United States of America during March range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Boise.

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

Not particularly. Boise averages just 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Idaho, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Idaho, the United States of America due to the typically unpleasant weather in Boise.

On average, the best time to visit Idaho, the United States of America is in May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Boise. The weather in January, July, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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