Boston, Massachusetts Weather in March
United States · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high6°C (43°F)
Avg low-3°C (27°F)
Rainfall108 mm (4.3 in)
RatingPoor 3.6/10
Expect cold days in Boston in March: the average high is 6°C (43°F) and the average low is -3°C (27°F). March is spring in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 11.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is March a good time to visit Boston?
March is not the best time to visit Boston (3.6/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 6°C (43°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -3°C (27°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (35°F) |
| Rainfall | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 59% |
| Daylight | 11.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 3.8 km/h |
| vs February | 5°C warmer than February, with 20 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Boston in March
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Boston weather in other months
Jan1°C / -7°C95 mmPoorFeb2°C / -7°C88 mmPoorMar6°C / -3°C108 mmPoorApr13°C / 3°C107 mmFairMay19°C / 9°C93 mmExcellentJun24°C / 14°C109 mmGoodJul28°C / 18°C113 mmGoodAug27°C / 17°C95 mmGoodSep24°C / 13°C97 mmExcellentOct17°C / 8°C126 mmGoodNov10°C / 1°C97 mmFairDec4°C / -3°C121 mmPoor
← FebruaryBest time to visit BostonApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Mexico City27°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Los Angeles, California20°C · 53 mm · Excellent
- Phoenix, Arizona25°C · 23 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California20°C · 39 mm · Excellent
- Las Vegas, Nevada22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- San Jose28°C · 43 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
- The Bronx, New York8°C · 103 mm
- Queens, New York7°C · 120 mm
- Manhattan, New York8°C · 103 mm
- New York7°C · 120 mm
- Brooklyn, New York7°C · 120 mm
- Montreal1°C · 71 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.