Manhattan, New York Weather in March
United States · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high8°C (46°F)
Avg low-1°C (30°F)
Rainfall103 mm (4.1 in)
RatingPoor 4.3/10
In March, Manhattan has average highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F). March is spring in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 103 mm (4.1 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 Manhattan?
March is not the best time to visit Manhattan (4.3/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in May and September to October.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 8°C (46°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -1°C (30°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (38°F) |
| Rainfall | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 58% |
| Daylight | 11.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.3 km/h |
| vs February | 5°C warmer than February, with 20 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Manhattan in March
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Manhattan weather in other months
Jan2°C / -5°C91 mmPoorFeb3°C / -5°C83 mmPoorMar8°C / -1°C103 mmPoorApr15°C / 4°C109 mmGoodMay20°C / 10°C96 mmExcellentJun25°C / 16°C107 mmGoodJul29°C / 19°C122 mmFairAug29°C / 19°C116 mmGoodSep25°C / 15°C104 mmExcellentOct19°C / 9°C124 mmGoodNov11°C / 2°C87 mmFairDec5°C / -2°C121 mmPoor
← FebruaryBest time to visit ManhattanApril →
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
- New York7°C · 120 mm
- The Bronx, New York8°C · 103 mm
- Brooklyn, New York7°C · 120 mm
- Queens, New York7°C · 120 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania10°C · 98 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts6°C · 108 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.