March · United States
Best time to visit New York in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in New York in March
Average temperature 6°C, 133 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 133 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in New York scores 6.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 133 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Skyline energy, world-class museums, and park life at their best in late spring through early fall.
March in New York — workable with trade-offs
March averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 133 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in New York in March?
- In March, New York averages 6°C, 133 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit New York?
- March earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in New York in March?
- Expect about 133 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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