Washington, D.C., District of Columbia Weather in March
United States · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high12°C (53°F)
Avg low1°C (34°F)
Rainfall80 mm (3.1 in)
RatingFair 6.3/10
In March, Washington, D.C. has average highs of 12°C (53°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F). March is spring in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 11.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is March a good time to visit Washington, D.C.?
March is a fair time to visit Washington, D.C. (6.3/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in September and October.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 12°C (53°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 1°C (34°F) |
| Daily mean | 6°C (43°F) |
| Rainfall | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 58% |
| Daylight | 11.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.7 km/h |
| vs February | 5°C warmer than February, with 11 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Washington, D.C. in March
- a warm jacket and layers
Washington, D.C. weather in other months
Jan5°C / -3°C71 mmPoorFeb7°C / -3°C69 mmFairMar12°C / 1°C80 mmFairApr18°C / 7°C90 mmExcellentMay23°C / 12°C103 mmGoodJun28°C / 18°C107 mmGoodJul31°C / 21°C114 mmFairAug31°C / 20°C110 mmFairSep27°C / 17°C103 mmExcellentOct20°C / 10°C100 mmExcellentNov13°C / 3°C72 mmGoodDec8°C / -1°C96 mmFair
← FebruaryBest time to visit Washington, D.C.April →
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
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania10°C · 98 mm
- Brooklyn, New York7°C · 120 mm
- New York7°C · 120 mm
- Manhattan, New York8°C · 103 mm
- Queens, New York7°C · 120 mm
- The Bronx, New York8°C · 103 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.