Chicago in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Chicago in march 2025
The weather in Chicago in march comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
very bad weather 99.6cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
27%
17%
12%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
24%
17%
12%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
24%
15%
13%
Weather at 3am
36°F
31%
24%
14%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chicago in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chicago in march.
The climate of Chicago in march is very bad
The weather in march in Chicago is relatively dry (with 4.7in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in february it receives an average of 3.9in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality the month of march. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 43°F. The seasonal minimum is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in march in Chicago is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Chicago in march with a maximum record of 70°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 2°F in 2019. You can expect to have about 13 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 42% of time.
Day length in Chicago in march is 11:56. Sunrise is at 06:02 and sets at 17:58.
March: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in march, there are destinations with better weather than Chicago:
In march, Miami (Florida), Phoenix (Arizona), Lake Havasu City and McAllen have perfect weather.
Furthermore, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Hawaii (Honolulu), Austin and Houston have good weather.
Finally, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Nashville, Amarillo (Texas), Arkansas and Laughlin have a tolerable climate, but better than Chicago.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chicago in march
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 2°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.1in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 99.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.75km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chicago in march 2024:
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 54°F
45°F to 61°F
54°F to 67°F
41°F to 56°F
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
32°F to 43°F
38°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 54°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 56°F
36°F to 43°F
29°F to 38°F
34°F to 49°F
32°F to 43°F
32°F to 36°F
38°F to 47°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
31°F to 45°F
34°F to 45°F
38°F to 43°F
52°F to 56°F
38°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in march
Cities near Chicago:
| Illinois in march | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in march | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in march | very bad weather |
| Detroit in march | very bad weather |
| Cincinnati in march | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in march | very bad weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in march | very bad weather |
| Cleveland in march | very bad weather |
| Des Moines in march | very bad weather |
| Missouri in march | very bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in march | very bad weather |
| Nashville in march | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
Chicago
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Weather data for Chicago in march:
Weather data for Chicago for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chicago. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chicago can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Chicago.