Washington, D. C. Weather in March

What's the weather like in Washington, D. C. (Washington, D.C.) in March 2024?

The climate in Washington, D. C. during March can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

March is in the spring in Washington, D. C. and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Washington, D. C. weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Nightly temperature 1.9°C 35.4°F
Average temperature 7.4°C 45.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 3.3°C 38°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Washington, D. C. with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. average temperature in March

March rainfall

Washington, D. C. average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Washington, D. C. 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 Washington, D. C. in March 2024.

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Washington, D. C. weather stats

Washington, D. C. weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: June 10hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: August 103mm 4.1ins
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