Temperatures in March
It's pleasantly warm in March in Washington with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Washington 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 Washington with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 20°C, with nights close to 9°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Washington will be around 23°C, with nights close to 12°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 186 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,4 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Washington. 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.
Washington in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
186 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,4 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 Washington?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Washington. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
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Daily Temperature in March in Washington
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Washington, 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 Washington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Washington, 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 11 days of rain in Washington.
Daily Snowfall in March in Washington
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Washington, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in Washington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Washington, 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 Washington Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Washington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Washington Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Washington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Washington per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Washington, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for Washington
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Average Weather in Washington by Month
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