Rochester Weather in March

What's the weather like in Rochester (New York) in March 2024?

The climate in Rochester during March can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Rochester and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

Rochester weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Nightly temperature -3.8°C 25.2°F
Average temperature 1°C 33.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 59 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 2.4°C 36.3°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rochester with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Rochester

Rochester average temperature in March

March rainfall

Rochester average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Rochester average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rochester in March 2024.

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Rochester weather stats

Rochester weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.9°C 80.4°F
Driest month: January 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -0.8°C 30.6°F
Wettest month: August 83mm 3.3ins
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