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New Hampshire Weather in March

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

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

What to Expect in New Hampshire in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Waterville Valley to 8°C (46°F) in Salem. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Salem and -9°C (16°F) in Waterville Valley.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Hampshire, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Littleton with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high snow/rainfall in Seabrook with 125 mm (4.9 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Portsmouth enjoys approximately 210 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore New Hampshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New Hampshire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Portsmouth)

January1°C (34°F) February2°C (36°F) March7°C (45°F) April13°C (55°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September23°C (73°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December5°C (41°F)
Best Time to Visit New Hampshire →

Best Places to Visit in New Hampshire in March

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

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 Hampshire

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

Temperature range in New Hampshire (March)

Precipitation variation in New Hampshire (March)

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 less favorable 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
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Portsmouth →

Nashua

In March Nashua generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
210 hours
223 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Nashua →

Weirs Beach

In March Weirs Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
210 hours
223 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Weirs Beach →

Dover

In March Dover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
210 hours
223 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Dover →

Tilton

In March Tilton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
210 hours
223 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Tilton →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portsmouth 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Nashua 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Weirs Beach 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Dover 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Tilton 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Gilford 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

New Hampshire weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across New Hampshire, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Portsmouth averages 7°C (45°F) by day and -3°C (27°F) at night during this month.

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

In Portsmouth, the average daytime high in March is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -3°C (27°F).

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

Portsmouth typically receives notable snow/rainfall in March, about 116 mm (4.6 in) on average across New Hampshire, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Portsmouth, March may not be the ideal time to visit New Hampshire, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly excellent weather in Portsmouth. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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