Atlanta weather in March
Atlanta in March averages 13°C (55°F) and 119 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Atlanta, March is the fifth coldest and the second wettest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
7–19°C · 45–65°F
- Rainfall
- 119 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 15 km/h
What is Atlanta like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Atlanta in March?
A light rain jacket
About 119 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (45°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Atlanta is 4°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 9°C (48°F).
March in Atlanta is 4.1°C cooler than April and 20 mm wetter than it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
Daylight in Atlanta in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 59 minutes in Atlanta, rising about 07:47 and setting about 19:45 local time.
March ends 1 hour 3 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 24 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Atlanta
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Travel guides for Atlanta
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Atlanta weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 116 mm |
| February | 9°C / 48°F | 116 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 119 mm |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 99 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 90 mm |
| June | 25°C / 78°F | 117 mm |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 121 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 109 mm |
| September | 24°C / 74°F | 97 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 80 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 102 mm |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 116 mm |
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FAQs about Atlanta in March
March climate averages for Atlanta, 1991–2020.
Atlanta averages 13°C (55°F) in March, ranging from about 7°C (45°F) at night to 19°C (65°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 119 mm falls across March, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. March averages 13°C (55°F) against 17°C (63°F) in April — 4.1°C cooler.
March is 4°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 59 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 14 hours 23 minutes in June and 9 hours 55 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 07:47 and sunset about 19:45 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 3 minutes longer than it starts.
