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Washington State Weather in March

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

Thinking about venturing to Washington State, 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 Washington State in March

Washington State, the United States of America 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 mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Mount Rainier National Park at -4°C (25°F) to mild in Pasco at 15°C (59°F). At night it cools down to 2°C (36°F) in Pasco and -13°C (9°F) in Mount Rainier National Park .

For specific regional insights in Washington State, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sunnyside with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Rainier National Park with 539 mm (21 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Seattle gets around 179 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Washington State by month

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

Best Places to Visit in Washington State in March

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

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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 Washington State

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

Temperature range in Washington State (March)

Precipitation variation in Washington State (March)

Seattle

In March Seattle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
179 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions

SeaTac

In March SeaTac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
179 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Ocean Shores

In March Ocean Shores generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
261 mm (10 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
26 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Bellevue

In March Bellevue generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
179 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Vancouver

In March Vancouver generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
191 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Seattle 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
SeaTac 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Ocean Shores 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 261 mm (10 in)
Bellevue 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Vancouver 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Leavenworth 11°C (52°F) -1°C (30°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Washington State weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Washington State, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Seattle, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

Seattle averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Washington State, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Seattle sits around 124 mm (4.9 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Seattle, March may not be the ideal time to visit Washington State, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit Washington State, the United States of America 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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