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Kansas Weather in March

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

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Planning a trip to Kansas, the United States of America this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kansas in March

Kansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Kansas generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Atchison to 17°C (63°F) in Liberal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Liberal and 1°C (34°F) in Atchison.

To explore the conditions in Kansas, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Goodland with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Coffeyville with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Wichita sees around 231 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Kansas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kansas - and find the best time to visit. (based on Wichita)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November15°C (59°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kansas in March

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

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 Kansas

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

Temperature range in Kansas (March)

Precipitation variation in Kansas (March)

Wichita

In March Wichita generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
231 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Wichita →

Topeka

In March Topeka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
212 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Topeka →

Lawrence

In March Lawrence generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
212 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
good
Climate in Lawrence →

Olathe

In March Olathe 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 mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
225 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Olathe →

Kansas City

In March Kansas City 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 mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
221 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kansas, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wichita 15°C (59°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Topeka 14°C (57°F) 1°C (34°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Lawrence 14°C (57°F) 1°C (34°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Olathe 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Kansas City 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Lenexa 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Kansas weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Kansas, the United States of America typically experiences good weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Wichita average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Wichita peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in March, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

March is on the drier side in Kansas, the United States of America. Wichita averages only about 61 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Kansas, the United States of America with overall good weather in Wichita. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April, September and October provide excellent weather in Wichita. In contrast, February, July, August and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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