March · United States
Best time to visit Chicago in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chicago in March
Average temperature 3°C, 103 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Chicago scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 103 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lakefront architecture, deep-dish nights, and museum campuses peak May through September.
March in Chicago — the hardest end of the year
March averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 103 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chicago in March?
- In March, Chicago averages 3°C, 103 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Chicago?
- March earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chicago in March?
- Expect about 103 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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