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New Jersey Weather in March

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

Thinking about venturing to New Jersey, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in New Jersey in March

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Vernon at 8°C (46°F) to mild in Berlin at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 0°C (32°F) in Berlin and -3°C (27°F) in Vernon.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cape May with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Toms River with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Seaside Heights sees close to 207 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore New Jersey by month

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

Best Places to Visit in New Jersey in March

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

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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 Jersey

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

Temperature range in New Jersey (March)

Precipitation variation in New Jersey (March)

Seaside Heights

In March Seaside Heights generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
207 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Cape May

In March Cape May generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Mount Laurel

In March Mount Laurel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
205 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Newark

In March Newark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
213 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Princeton

In March Princeton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
207 hours
227 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Seaside Heights 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Cape May 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Mount Laurel 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Newark 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Princeton 11°C (52°F) -1°C (30°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Parsippany 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

New Jersey weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, New Jersey, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Seaside Heights sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

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

In Seaside Heights, the average daytime high in March is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

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

Seaside Heights typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 103 mm (4.1 in) on average across New Jersey, the United States of America.

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

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

Generally speaking, May and July provide perfect weather in Seaside Heights. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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