Verdict: Good month
Washington, D.C. Weather in March
March is mild-to-cool in Washington, D.C., topping out near 14°C (57°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, March is a solid month to visit Washington, D.C..
Average high
14°C / 57°F
Average low
4°C / 39°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
97 mm
What to pack for Washington, D.C. in March
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
March against the rest of the year
Warmest in Washington, D.C.: Jul (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Aug (~16 rain days)
7°
-1°
Jan
10°
0°
Feb
14°
4°
Mar
19°
8°
Apr
23°
12°
May
29°
18°
Jun
32°
21°
Jul
30°
20°
Aug
26°
16°
Sep
20°
11°
Oct
14°
5°
Nov
9°
1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)