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Maricopa County Weather in March

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

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Phoenix Scottsdale Mesa Chandler

Thinking about venturing to Maricopa County, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Maricopa County in March

Maricopa County, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Maricopa County generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Phoenix.

For specific regional insights in Maricopa County, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Phoenix with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in Mesa with 19 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Phoenix gets approximately 318 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Maricopa County by month

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

January20°C (68°F) February22°C (72°F) March26°C (79°F) April30°C (86°F) May34°C (93°F) June40°C (104°F) This monthJuly41°C (106°F) August40°C (104°F) September38°C (100°F) October32°C (90°F) November25°C (77°F) December19°C (66°F)
Best Time to Visit Maricopa County →

Best Places to Visit in Maricopa County in March

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

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 Maricopa County

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

Temperature range in Maricopa County (March)

Precipitation variation in Maricopa County (March)

Phoenix

In March Phoenix generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
318 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Phoenix →

Scottsdale

In March Scottsdale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
318 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Scottsdale →

Mesa

In March Mesa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
318 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mesa →

Chandler

In March Chandler generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
318 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chandler →

Glendale

In March Glendale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
318 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Phoenix 26°C (79°F) 11°C (52°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Scottsdale 26°C (79°F) 10°C (50°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Mesa 26°C (79°F) 10°C (50°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Chandler 26°C (79°F) 9°C (48°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Glendale 26°C (79°F) 11°C (52°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Gilbert 26°C (79°F) 9°C (48°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Maricopa County weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Maricopa County, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Phoenix sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

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

In Phoenix, the average daytime high in March is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Maricopa County, the United States of America during March, with Phoenix averaging close to 14 mm (0.6 in).

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

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Maricopa County, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Phoenix is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Phoenix. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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