The weather in March in New York

It's cool in March in New York with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 6°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for New York, United States. 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 26°C in 2016, New York reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 7,0 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for New York

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

March weather comparison

  New York New York
Average temperature 11°C 11°C
Max. temperature 14°C 14°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 63 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 9 days 10 days
Total snowfall 7,0 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 4 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in New York with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 11°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in New York is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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.

Check out the climate of New York for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in New York is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New York to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in March in New York

Temperature in March in New York over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in New York, United States. 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 New York

Total precipitation in March in New York over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in New York

Snowfall in March in New York per year

Daily UV index in March in New York

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

Weather experiences in March in New York

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Had a great 5-day trip in New York. I myself stayed in Manhattan, close to Times Square. What a mighty beautiful city! Unbelievable. You must have experienced it yourself once, only then will you know how it feels to stand among the giant buildings. Awesome. Definitely worth repeating!— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in New York by month

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