New York City weather in March
New York City in March averages 6°C (43°F) and 105 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in New York City, March is the fourth coldest and the fifth wettest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (43°F)
1–11°C · 34–51°F
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 18 km/h
What is New York City like in March?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for New York City in March?
A light rain jacket
About 105 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F).
March compared with February and April
March in New York City is 4.2°C warmer than February and 29 mm wetter than it, which averages 2°C (35°F).
March in New York City is 6°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in New York City in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 57 minutes in New York City, rising about 07:06 and setting about 19:03 local time.
March ends 1 hour 21 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 8 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in New York City
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for New York City
What to read before you book.
New York City 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 | 1°C / 33°F | 88 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 76 mm |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 105 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 98 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 101 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 110 mm |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 119 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 105 mm |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 97 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 96 mm |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 85 mm |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 105 mm |
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FAQs about New York City in March
March climate averages for New York City, 1991–2020.
New York City averages 6°C (43°F) in March, ranging from about 1°C (34°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 105 mm falls across March, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. March averages 6°C (43°F) against 12°C (54°F) in April — 6°C cooler.
March is 4.2°C warmer than February, and 29 mm wetter.
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 57 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 15 hours 5 minutes in June and 9 hours 16 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 07:06 and sunset about 19:03 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 21 minutes longer than it starts.
