March weather in Philadelphia, PA
The average temperature in Philadelphia in March is 44.9°F (36.4°F–53.5°F). Average precipitation: 4.54 inches. Average snowfall is 2.0 inches.
March is a spring month in Philadelphia, and is cooler than the annual average of 57.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 44m. For travel, March is cool.
Avg High
53.5°F
Avg Low
36.4°F
Precipitation
4.54 in
Snow
2.0 in
March records in Philadelphia
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 68.0°F (2004) | 10.0°F (2014) | 1.63 in (2007) |
| March 2 | 73.0°F (2017) | 12.9°F (2009) | 2.03 in (1994) |
| March 3 | 64.9°F (2016) | 17.1°F (2014) | 0.77 in (1997) |
| March 4 | 70.0°F (2024) | 12.0°F (2006) | 1.50 in (2019) |
| March 5 | 66.0°F (2024) | 12.0°F (2014) | 1.61 in (2015) |
| March 6 | 66.9°F (2004) | 10.9°F (2015) | 1.38 in (2025) |
| March 7 | 72.0°F (2009) | 15.1°F (2007) | 1.28 in (2011) |
| March 8 | 82.0°F (2000) | 12.9°F (1996) | 1.64 in (2008) |
| March 9 | 75.0°F (2000) | 10.9°F (1996) | 1.39 in (1995) |
| March 10 | 82.0°F (2016) | 14.0°F (1996) | 1.89 in (1994) |
| March 11 | 82.0°F (2016) | 19.9°F (1995) | 1.80 in (2006) |
| March 12 | 75.0°F (2021) | 19.9°F (1998) | 0.79 in (2001) |
| March 13 | 82.0°F (2006) | 19.0°F (2014) | 1.22 in (2010) |
| March 14 | 78.1°F (2007) | 19.9°F (2014) | 1.63 in (2010) |
| March 15 | 79.0°F (2024) | 23.0°F (2017) | 1.13 in (2016) |
| March 16 | 77.0°F (2019) | 19.9°F (2017) | 1.42 in (2000) |
| March 17 | 73.9°F (2003) | 21.0°F (1994) | 1.23 in (2025) |
| March 18 | 72.0°F (1995) | 23.0°F (2014) | 1.54 in (1998) |
| March 19 | 75.9°F (2011) | 28.0°F (2023) | 0.80 in (2013) |
| March 20 | 78.1°F (2022) | 28.0°F (2006) | 1.28 in (2003) |
| March 21 | 78.1°F (2022) | 28.9°F (2007) | 2.59 in (2000) |
| March 22 | 75.9°F (2010) | 25.0°F (2002) | 1.20 in (2019) |
| March 23 | 73.0°F (2012) | 26.1°F (2009) | 2.67 in (2024) |
| March 24 | 80.1°F (2012) | 21.9°F (2014) | 1.25 in (2024) |
| March 25 | 73.9°F (1994) | 24.1°F (2014) | 1.72 in (2021) |
| March 26 | 77.0°F (2017) | 28.0°F (2011) | 0.67 in (2002) |
| March 27 | 84.0°F (1998) | 24.1°F (2001) | 0.94 in (2000) |
| March 28 | 80.1°F (1998) | 28.0°F (2011) | 1.25 in (1994) |
| March 29 | 84.9°F (1998) | 24.1°F (2022) | 2.12 in (2001) |
| March 30 | 90.0°F (1998) | 30.9°F (2022) | 1.80 in (2014) |
| March 31 | 84.9°F (1998) | 30.9°F (1997) | 0.84 in (2010) |