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Ohio Weather in March

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

Planning a getaway to Ohio, the United States of America 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 to Expect in Ohio in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Put-in-Bay at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Gallipolis at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Gallipolis and -1°C (30°F) in Put-in-Bay.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Bowling Green with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to high snow/rainfall in Blue Ash with 113 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Cincinnati typically sees 171 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Ohio by month

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

Best Places to Visit in Ohio in March

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

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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 Ohio

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

Temperature range in Ohio (March)

Precipitation variation in Ohio (March)

Cincinnati

In March Cincinnati generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
171 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions

North Canton

In March North Canton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
9°C (48°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Saint Clairsville

In March Saint Clairsville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
156 hours
183 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Cambridge

In March Cambridge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Streetsboro

In March Streetsboro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cincinnati 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
North Canton 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Saint Clairsville 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Cambridge 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Streetsboro 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Wooster 9°C (48°F) -3°C (27°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Ohio weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Ohio, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cincinnati average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Cincinnati peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in March, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

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

Cincinnati typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 112 mm (4.4 in) on average across Ohio, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Ohio, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Cincinnati.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Cincinnati. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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