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Weather in March in New Jersey

Considering a trip to New Jersey this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in New Jersey in March?

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Vernon at 8°C to moderate in Berlin at 13°C. At night it cools down to 0°C in Berlin and -3°C in Vernon.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 213 hours of sunshine in Jersey City. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in New Jersey for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New Jersey climate page.

Where to go in New Jersey in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the New Jersey on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in New Jersey?

Jersey City

In March Jersey City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Jersey City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-3°C 
162 hours 
81 mm 
10 days 
poor 
10°C 
2°C 
213 hours 
95 mm 
10 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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17°C 
7°C 
225 hours 
106 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Jersey City

Seaside Heights

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

Seaside Heights
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-4°C 
169 hours 
88 mm 
11 days 
poor 
10°C 
1°C 
207 hours 
103 mm 
11 days 
poor 
April   >> April
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16°C 
6°C 
227 hours 
89 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Seaside Heights

Cape May

In March Cape May generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Cape May
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-2°C 
77 mm 
11 days 
poor 
11°C 
2°C 
87 mm 
11 days 
April   >> April
>>  
17°C 
7°C 
83 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Cape May

Mount Laurel

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

Mount Laurel
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
-4°C 
156 hours 
74 mm 
10 days 
poor 
12°C 
1°C 
205 hours 
98 mm 
11 days 
April   >> April
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19°C 
6°C 
219 hours 
101 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Mount Laurel

Princeton

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

Princeton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-6°C 
169 hours 
76 mm 
10 days 
poor 
11°C 
-1°C 
207 hours 
96 mm 
10 days 
April   >> April
>>  
17°C 
5°C 
227 hours 
100 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Princeton

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

Is March the best time to visit New Jersey?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Jersey City, March may not be the ideal time to visit New Jersey.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Jersey City. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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