March · United States
Best time to visit Philadelphia in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Philadelphia in March
Average temperature 7°C, 116 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Philadelphia scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 116 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Independence Hall history and mural-lined neighborhoods feel finest May through September.
March in Philadelphia — workable with trade-offs
Expect 7°C (45°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
116 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Philadelphia — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Philadelphia in March?
- In March, Philadelphia averages 7°C, 116 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Philadelphia?
- March earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Philadelphia in March?
- Expect about 116 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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