The weather in March in Atlanta

It's pleasantly warm in March in Atlanta with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 12°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Atlanta. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Atlanta, Georgia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2017, Atlanta reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 102 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for Atlanta

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Atlanta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Atlanta New York
Average temperature 20°C 11°C
Max. temperature 23°C 14°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 102 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 13 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Atlanta with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Atlanta is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Atlanta, Georgia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Atlanta

Temperature in March in Atlanta over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Atlanta, Georgia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Atlanta

Total precipitation in March in Atlanta over the years

Daily UV index in March in Atlanta

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Atlanta, 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.

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Average weather in Atlanta by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Atlanta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.