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Washington Weather in March

Washington in March

The short of it: Washington in March averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Washington an average March high of 31°, a low of 23° and some 7.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 7.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-March, 19 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Washington runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Noord, 1 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Washington, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
1° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
24 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Noord001 km NE31°23°7.0 mm
Palm Beach001 km N31°23°7.0 mm
Alto Vista002 km ENE31°23°7.0 mm
Tanki Leendert003 km SE31°23°9.0 mm
Moco003 km ESE31°23°7.0 mm
Oranjestad004 km SSE31°23°9.0 mm
Paradera004 km SE31°23°9.0 mm
MalmokAruba5 km NNW30°24°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Washington Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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March
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 7.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Washington by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°39 mm22 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
February30°23°14 mm23 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
March31°23°7.0 mm24 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
April32°24°11 mm24 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
May32°25°14 mm23 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
June33°26°24 mm23 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
July33°25°18 mm22 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
August33°26°16 mm21 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
September34°26°41 mm19 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
October33°26°55 mm19 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
November32°25°89 mm17 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
December31°24°55 mm21 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Washington in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Washington in March?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 7.0 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Washington?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Washington in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 23 min in December to 12 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Washington in March?

Hardly — March nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Washington in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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