Richmond weather in March (Virginia, United States of America)

How is March weather typically in Richmond? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During March, Richmond usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 16°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Richmond in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 234 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 63%  

Sunshine 234 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 63%  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richmond.

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