Washington weather in March (District of Columbia, United States of America)

Is March a good time to explore Washington weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Washington includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 13°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Washington in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Washington, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in March

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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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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