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Skaneateles Weather in March

In Skaneateles, March brings low daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to -5°C (23°F). Expect quite a bit of snow/rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Skaneateles in March

The climate data from previous years indicates about 16 days of snow/rain, averaging 77 mm (3 in) for the month. This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Skaneateles in March

Skaneateles in March gets highs of 5°C (41°F) during the day and drops to -5°C (23°F) at night. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. At -5°C (23°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating.

Sunshine in Skaneateles in March

The area enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Skaneateles. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Skaneateles Temperature in March

Min Temperature
-5°C (23°F)
Max Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Chance of Rain
52%
Precipitation
77 mm (3 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
68% *
Sunshine
175 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
46% *
* Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Skaneateles in March

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Skaneateles in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Skaneateles in March

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

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    3/10
  • Walking
    3/10
  • Camping
    1/10
  • Outdoor sports
    3/10

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