Temperatures in March
It's warm in March in Philadelphia with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Philadelphia in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Philadelphia with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 17°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Philadelphia will be around 28°C, with nights close to 15°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Philadelphia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Philadelphia in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
63 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 9 days | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Philadelphia?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in Philadelphia. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Philadelphia in March
With 36°C, Philadelphia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 7°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Philadelphia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Philadelphia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Philadelphia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Philadelphia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Philadelphia.
Daily UV Index in March in Philadelphia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Philadelphia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Philadelphia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Philadelphia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Philadelphia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Philadelphia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Philadelphia
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Philadelphia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Philadelphia by Month
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