Louisiana Weather in March

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

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Planning a getaway to Louisiana, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Louisiana in March

Louisiana, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Louisiana generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Bossier City at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Hammond at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Hammond and 8°C (46°F) in Bossier City.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Abbeville with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Natchitoches with 165 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. New Orleans sees around 220 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Louisiana by month

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

January17°C (63°F) February18°C (64°F) March23°C (73°F) April26°C (79°F) May29°C (84°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September31°C (88°F) October27°C (81°F) November21°C (70°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Louisiana in March

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

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 Louisiana

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

Temperature range in Louisiana (March)

Precipitation variation in Louisiana (March)

New Orleans

In March New Orleans generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
220 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in New Orleans →

Baton Rouge

In March Baton Rouge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
210 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Baton Rouge →

Houma

In March Houma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
220 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Houma →

Metairie

In March Metairie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
220 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Metairie →

Slidell

In March Slidell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
220 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Slidell →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Orleans 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Baton Rouge 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Houma 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Metairie 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Slidell 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Hammond 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)

Louisiana weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Louisiana, the United States of America typically experiences very good weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in New Orleans average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

New Orleans averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Louisiana, the United States of America. Average rainfall in New Orleans sits around 115 mm (4.5 in).

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

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Louisiana, the United States of America with overall very good weather in New Orleans.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October and November offering mostly excellent weather in New Orleans. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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