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Maryland Weather in March

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Maryland, the United States of America in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Maryland in March

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in McHenry at 8°C (46°F) and mild in Pocomoke City at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Pocomoke City and -3°C (27°F) in McHenry.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hancock with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high snow/rainfall in McHenry with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Explore Maryland by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November14°C (57°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Maryland in March

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

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 Maryland

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

Temperature range in Maryland (March)

Precipitation variation in Maryland (March)

Ocean City

In March Ocean City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ocean City →

Baltimore

In March Baltimore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Baltimore →

Annapolis

In March Annapolis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Annapolis →

Frederick

In March Frederick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Frederick →

Linthicum

In March Linthicum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Linthicum →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ocean City 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Baltimore 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Annapolis 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Frederick 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Linthicum 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Hagerstown 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Maryland weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Maryland, the United States of America typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ocean City average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Maryland, the United States of America during March range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Ocean City.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Maryland, the United States of America during March, with Ocean City averaging close to 77 mm (3 in).

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Maryland, the United States of America with often unpleasant weather in Ocean City.

On average, the best time to visit Maryland, the United States of America is in May and July with generally perfect weather in Ocean City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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