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Washington in March

A good month — score 77 of 100

Typical March days in Washington reach about 56°F with nights near 39°F; about 2 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Washington in March

• An insulated coat, plus a hat and gloves for mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 11 days in a typical March.
• Warm, waterproof boots for slush and snow days.

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March vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Washington

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.