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New England Weather in March

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

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Planning a trip to New England, the United States of America this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in New England in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Stowe to 9°C (48°F) in New Haven. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in New Haven and -8°C (18°F) in Stowe.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Burlington with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to high snow/rainfall in Plymouth with 124 mm (4.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Boston sees close to 212 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore New England by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New England — and find the best time to visit. (based on Boston)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit New England →

Best Places to Visit in New England in March

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

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 New England

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

Temperature range in New England (March)

Precipitation variation in New England (March)

Boston

In March Boston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
212 hours
229 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Boston →

Bar Harbor

In March Bar Harbor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bar Harbor →

Portsmouth

In March Portsmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
210 hours
223 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Portsmouth →

Providence

In March Providence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
216 hours
223 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Providence →

Burlington

In March Burlington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
192 hours
210 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Burlington →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in New England, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boston 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Bar Harbor 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Portsmouth 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Providence 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Burlington 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Hartford 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

New England weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across New England, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Boston averages 8°C (46°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this month.

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

In Boston, the average daytime high in March is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

Does New England, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in March?

New England, the United States of America sees substantial snow/rainfall in March. Boston typically averages about 114 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Boston, March may not be the ideal time to visit New England, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Boston. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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