March weather in Chicago, IL
The average temperature in Chicago in March is 37.9°F (30.9°F–44.9°F). Average precipitation: inches.
March is a spring month in Chicago, and is cooler than the annual average of 50.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 11h 43m. For travel, March is cold.
Avg High
44.9°F
Avg Low
30.9°F
Precipitation
in
Daylight
11h 43m
March records in Chicago
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 57.0°F (2020) | 12.9°F (2014) | — |
| March 2 | 60.1°F (2008) | 7.0°F (2014) | — |
| March 3 | 72.0°F (2024) | 5.0°F (2014) | — |
| March 4 | 70.0°F (2024) | 12.9°F (2014) | — |
| March 5 | 68.0°F (2022) | 10.9°F (2015) | — |
| March 6 | 69.1°F (2012) | 8.1°F (2015) | — |
| March 7 | 68.0°F (2012) | 19.9°F (2019) | — |
| March 8 | 70.0°F (2016) | 21.0°F (2008) | — |
| March 9 | 72.0°F (2026) | 23.0°F (2014) | — |
| March 10 | 66.9°F (2021) | 23.0°F (2017) | — |
| March 11 | 68.0°F (2012) | 18.0°F (2022) | — |
| March 12 | 70.0°F (2024) | 12.0°F (2022) | — |
| March 13 | 73.9°F (2007) | 19.0°F (2014) | — |
| March 14 | 81.0°F (2012) | 21.0°F (2017) | — |
| March 15 | 82.0°F (2012) | 19.9°F (2017) | — |
| March 16 | 73.0°F (2015) | 18.0°F (2014) | — |
| March 17 | 77.0°F (2012) | 16.0°F (2026) | — |
| March 18 | 77.0°F (2012) | 12.9°F (2023) | — |
| March 19 | 75.9°F (2012) | 18.0°F (2013) | — |
| March 20 | 82.9°F (2012) | 16.0°F (2013) | — |
| March 21 | 84.9°F (2012) | 16.0°F (2013) | — |
| March 22 | 73.9°F (2012) | 25.0°F (2013) | — |
| March 23 | 59.0°F (2012) | 21.9°F (2014) | — |
| March 24 | 79.0°F (2017) | 21.9°F (2014) | — |
| March 25 | 77.0°F (2007) | 23.0°F (2014) | — |
| March 26 | 78.1°F (2007) | 21.0°F (2014) | — |
| March 27 | 75.0°F (2007) | 24.1°F (2015) | — |
| March 28 | 78.1°F (2025) | 24.1°F (2015) | — |
| March 29 | 66.9°F (2025) | 28.0°F (2015) | — |
| March 30 | 80.1°F (2026) | 28.0°F (2023) | — |
| March 31 | 75.9°F (2010) | 26.1°F (2019) | — |