Weather in March in Massachusetts
Planning a getaway to Massachusetts 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 is the weather like in Massachusetts in March?
Massachusetts is a region in the United States of America. March in Massachusetts generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Hancock to 9°C in Seekonk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Seekonk and -6°C in Hancock.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Great Barrington with an average of 76 mm to high snow/rainfall in Middleboro with 135 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Boston enjoys approximately 212 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Massachusetts for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Massachusetts climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Massachusetts?
Boston
In March Boston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rockport
In March Rockport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Provincetown
In March Provincetown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gloucester
In March Gloucester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cambridge
In March Cambridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Massachusetts, in the United States of America.
Is March the best time to visit Massachusetts?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Massachusetts due to the typically poor weather in Boston.
Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Boston. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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