Weather in March in Michigan
Planning a getaway to Michigan 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 Michigan in March?
Michigan is a region in the United States of America. March in Michigan generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Sault Ste. Marie at 2°C to cold in Niles at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Niles and -9°C in Sault Ste. Marie. In many areas in the United States of America, March brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Iron Mountain with an average of 34 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Monroe with 73 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Michigan in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Michigan climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Michigan?
Mackinaw City
In March Mackinaw City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Detroit
In March Detroit generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Benton Harbor
In March Benton Harbor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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South Haven
In March South Haven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stevensville
In March Stevensville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate 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 Michigan, in the United States of America.
Is March the best time to visit Michigan?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Michigan due to the typically poor weather in Mackinaw City.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Mackinaw City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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