New York Weather in March
United States · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high7°C (44°F)
Avg low1°C (35°F)
Rainfall120 mm (4.7 in)
RatingPoor 3.5/10
In March, New York has average highs of 7°C (44°F) and lows of 1°C (35°F). March is spring in United States. The month is wet, with about 120 mm (4.7 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 New York?
March is not the best time to visit New York (3.5/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June and September.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 7°C (44°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 1°C (35°F) |
| Daily mean | 4°C (40°F) |
| Rainfall | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 59% |
| Daylight | 11.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 16.9 km/h |
| vs February | 3°C warmer than February, with 21 mm more rain. |
What to pack for New York in March
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
New York weather in other months
Jan4°C / -1°C114 mmPoorFeb4°C / -1°C99 mmPoorMar7°C / 1°C120 mmPoorApr12°C / 6°C116 mmFairMay17°C / 11°C101 mmGoodJun22°C / 17°C103 mmGoodJul26°C / 21°C129 mmFairAug26°C / 21°C115 mmFairSep23°C / 18°C102 mmExcellentOct18°C / 12°C128 mmGoodNov12°C / 6°C99 mmFairDec7°C / 2°C142 mmPoor
← FebruaryBest time to visit New YorkApril →
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
- Manhattan, New York8°C · 103 mm
- Brooklyn, New York7°C · 120 mm
- Queens, New York7°C · 120 mm
- The Bronx, New York8°C · 103 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania10°C · 98 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts6°C · 108 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.