New York City weather in March
In March, New York City has an average high of 7 °C44 °F and an average low of 1 °C35 °F, with about 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation. It is the 10th warmest month of the year and ranks 6th for precipitation.
How March compares with other months
Compared with February, March is 2.8 °C5 °F warmer on average and wetter by 18 mm0.7 in. Compared with April, March is 4.9 °C8.8 °F cooler on average and wetter by 7 mm0.3 in. Daylight lasts about 11.8 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 81% and the average cloud amount 60%.
Is March a good time to visit New York City?
March is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is cool (average high 7 °C44 °F), nights are cold (average low 1 °C35 °F) and it is fairly wet (114 mm4.5 in). The most comfortable months in New York City are June and September.
What to wear in March
For New York City in March, pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
March in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 744 | 135 | 1144.5 |
| Manhattan | 846 | −129 | 1004.0 |
| Brooklyn | 744 | 135 | 1144.5 |
| Staten Island | 948 | −131 | 1034.0 |
| Paterson | 847 | −229 | 973.8 |
| Stamford | 846 | −130 | 1004.0 |
| Bridgeport | 744 | 032 | 1054.1 |
| New Haven | 846 | −228 | 973.8 |
| Waterbury | 745 | −327 | 973.8 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: New Haven and Waterbury.
Other months in New York City
- January4 °C38 °F / −1 °C29 °F
- February4 °C39 °F / −1 °C30 °F
- March7 °C44 °F / 1 °C35 °F
- April12 °C54 °F / 6 °C43 °F
- May17 °C63 °F / 12 °C53 °F
- June22 °C72 °F / 17 °C63 °F
- July26 °C79 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- August26 °C79 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- September23 °C74 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- October18 °C64 °F / 12 °C54 °F
- November12 °C53 °F / 7 °C44 °F
- December7 °C44 °F / 2 °C36 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is New York City in March?
In March the average high in New York City is 7 °C (44 °F) and the average low is 1 °C (35 °F).
Does it rain a lot in New York City in March?
On average about 114 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation falls in March; it ranks 6th of the 12 months.
Is March the warmest month in New York City?
No. The warmest month in New York City is July, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of -1 °C (29 °F).
How long is the day in New York City in March?
In the middle of March the day in New York City lasts about 11.8 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is New York City in March?
The average relative humidity in March is about 81%. This is a long-term average for the whole day.
How cloudy is New York City in March?
On average about 60% of the sky is covered by cloud in March. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.