Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
46°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Boston
United States · North America
Plenty of sun. Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
46°F
Lows around 33°F
Precipitation
11 days/mo
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
8 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMarch Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 33° and nights feel near 24°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy March days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphMarch Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 44°F, easing to about 40°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning37°F
Rain17%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday42°F
Rain17%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon43°F
Rain18%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening40°F
Rain15%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 25 | 3.9 | 10 | 6.4 | 67 |
| Feb | 39 | 26 | 3.4 | 10 | 7.3 | 65 |
| Mar | 46 | 33 | 4.4 | 11 | 8.0 | 65 |
| Apr | 55 | 42 | 4.1 | 11 | 9.1 | 66 |
| May | 65 | 51 | 3.4 | 11 | 10.0 | 71 |
| Jun | 74 | 60 | 3.5 | 11 | 11.0 | 74 |
| Jul | 80 | 67 | 3.1 | 10 | 11.6 | 74 |
| Aug | 79 | 65 | 3.3 | 10 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Sep | 72 | 60 | 3.4 | 8 | 9.1 | 76 |
| Oct | 62 | 49 | 4.3 | 10 | 7.7 | 74 |
| Nov | 51 | 39 | 3.3 | 9 | 6.4 | 70 |
| Dec | 42 | 31 | 4.5 | 11 | 5.8 | 70 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 28, 2026
Data & methodology