Wisconsin

Wisconsin Weather in March

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

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Lake Geneva Brookfield Oak Creek Pleasant Prairie

Are you planning a trip a to Wisconsin, the United States of America in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Wisconsin in March

Wisconsin, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Wisconsin generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Superior to 7°C (45°F) in Prairie du Chien. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Prairie du Chien and -7°C (19°F) in Superior.

To explore the conditions in Wisconsin, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Baldwin with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Stoughton with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Lake Geneva gets approximately 187 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Wisconsin by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Wisconsin - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lake Geneva)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March7°C (45°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October16°C (61°F) November8°C (46°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wisconsin in March

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

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 Wisconsin

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

Temperature range in Wisconsin (March)

Precipitation variation in Wisconsin (March)

Lake Geneva

In March Lake Geneva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
187 hours
215 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Lake Geneva →

Brookfield

In March Brookfield generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
187 hours
215 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Brookfield →

Oak Creek

In March Oak Creek generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
187 hours
215 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Oak Creek →

Pleasant Prairie

In March Pleasant Prairie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
187 hours
215 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Pleasant Prairie →

Janesville

In March Janesville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-4°C (25°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
191 hours
211 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Janesville →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake Geneva 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Brookfield 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Oak Creek 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Pleasant Prairie 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Janesville 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Racine 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Wisconsin weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Wisconsin, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Lake Geneva averages 7°C (45°F) by day and -4°C (25°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Lake Geneva peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in March, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Wisconsin, the United States of America during March, with Lake Geneva averaging close to 66 mm (2.6 in).

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Wisconsin, the United States of America with often less favorable weather in Lake Geneva.

Generally speaking, May, July and September provide excellent weather in Lake Geneva. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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