Rhode Island

Rhode Island Weather in March

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

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Middletown Providence Warwick New Shoreham

Considering a trip to Rhode Island, the United States of America this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Rhode Island in March

Rhode Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Rhode Island generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Middletown.

For a closer look at conditions across Rhode Island, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in New Shoreham with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Coventry with 135 mm (5.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Middletown sees close to 216 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Rhode Island by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°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) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Rhode Island →

Best Places to Visit in Rhode Island in March

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

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 Rhode Island

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

Temperature range in Rhode Island (March)

Precipitation variation in Rhode Island (March)

Middletown

In March Middletown 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
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
216 hours
223 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Middletown →

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 →

Warwick

In March Warwick 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
104 mm (4.1 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Warwick →

New Shoreham

In March New Shoreham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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 »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
216 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in New Shoreham →

Narragansett

In March Narragansett 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
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
216 hours
223 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Narragansett →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Middletown 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Providence 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Warwick 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
New Shoreham 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Narragansett 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Westerly 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Rhode Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Rhode Island, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Middletown, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

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

Average temperatures in Rhode Island, the United States of America during March range from a nighttime low near -1°C (30°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Middletown.

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

Middletown typically receives notable snow/rainfall in March, about 118 mm (4.6 in) on average across Rhode Island, the United States of America.

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Rhode Island, the United States of America with often poor weather in Middletown.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Middletown. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April and December tend to be poor.

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