Washington State weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Washington State in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Washington State in March?
Washington State is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Washington State in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Mount Rainier National Park at -4°C to moderate in Pasco at 15°C. At night it cools down to 2°C in Pasco and -13°C in Mount Rainier National Park .
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sunnyside with an average of 15 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Rainier National Park with 539 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 179 hours of sunlight anticipated in Seattle. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Washington State in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Washington State climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Washington State?
Seattle
In March Seattle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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SeaTac
In March SeaTac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ocean Shores
In March Ocean Shores generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bellevue
In March Bellevue generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Leavenworth
In March Leavenworth 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Washington State, in the United States of America.
Is March the best time to visit Washington State?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Seattle, March may not be the ideal time to visit Washington State.
On average, the best time to visit Washington State is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Seattle. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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