How hot is New York City in March?

Daytime highs in New York City in March average 11°C (51°F); nights drop to about 1°C.

Does it rain in New York City in March?

Expect around 10.5 rainy days and 126 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit New York City?

March is a fair shoulder-season month in New York City — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.0/10. The best months are May–June & September–October.

New York City weather in March

March is a fair shoulder-season month in New York City — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 11°C, lows near 1°C, and about 10.5 days with rain.

5.0 · Fairtravel score for March

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Avg high

11°C

Avg low

1°C

Rainfall

126 mm

Rain days

10.5

Sunshine

8.2 h/day

Daylight

11.7 h

What to pack for New York City in March

a warm coat, hat and gloves
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 66%; max daily wind around 24 km/h. Snow falls on about 1.8 days.

How March compares

Best months in New York City: May–June & September–October. See the full best time to visit New York City guide.

New York City in March: the details

In March, New York City sees average daytime highs of 11°C (51°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Rainfall totals roughly 126 mm across 10.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.2 hours per day with 11.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 66%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for New York City, United States (40.71, -74.01) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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