March weather in Washington, VA
The average temperature in Washington in March is 42.6°F (31.1°F–54.1°F). Average precipitation: 4.01 inches. Average snowfall is 1.9 inches.
March is a spring month in Washington, and is cooler than the annual average of 54.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 44m. For travel, March is cool.
Avg High
54.1°F
Avg Low
31.1°F
Precipitation
4.01 in
Snow
1.9 in
March records in Washington
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 70.0°F (2004) | 12.9°F (2014) | 1.29 in (2012) |
| March 2 | 77.0°F (2017) | 17.1°F (2014) | 1.01 in (2007) |
| March 3 | 73.0°F (2004) | 12.0°F (2009) | 1.45 in (2002) |
| March 4 | 70.0°F (2004) | 3.9°F (2014) | 1.32 in (1997) |
| March 5 | 66.9°F (2024) | 3.9°F (2014) | 1.92 in (2008) |
| March 6 | 75.9°F (2004) | 3.0°F (2015) | 0.77 in (2013) |
| March 7 | 75.9°F (2022) | 8.1°F (2015) | 2.11 in (2011) |
| March 8 | 75.9°F (2022) | 9.0°F (2015) | 0.55 in (1996) |
| March 9 | 87.1°F (2000) | 12.9°F (1996) | 1.47 in (1998) |
| March 10 | 80.1°F (2000) | 10.9°F (1996) | 1.64 in (2011) |
| March 11 | 84.0°F (2026) | 15.1°F (1996) | 1.20 in (2011) |
| March 12 | 78.1°F (2021) | 19.0°F (1998) | 1.31 in (2010) |
| March 13 | 72.0°F (2024) | 12.0°F (2022) | 3.12 in (2010) |
| March 14 | 82.9°F (2006) | 15.1°F (2022) | 0.58 in (2010) |
| March 15 | 79.0°F (2012) | 19.0°F (2017) | 0.87 in (1999) |
| March 16 | 82.0°F (2012) | 21.9°F (2017) | 0.80 in (2026) |
| March 17 | 77.0°F (2015) | 23.0°F (1997) | 1.24 in (2007) |
| March 18 | 77.0°F (1999) | 21.9°F (2026) | 0.56 in (1998) |
| March 19 | 78.1°F (2011) | 19.9°F (2000) | 0.88 in (1997) |
| March 20 | 75.9°F (2020) | 17.1°F (2023) | 1.45 in (1996) |
| March 21 | 81.0°F (2020) | 17.1°F (2023) | 2.27 in (2003) |
| March 22 | 75.0°F (2011) | 23.0°F (2023) | 1.95 in (2001) |
| March 23 | 87.1°F (2026) | 18.0°F (2002) | 0.25 in (2005) |
| March 24 | 82.0°F (2023) | 19.0°F (2004) | 0.72 in (2022) |
| March 25 | 78.1°F (2016) | 21.0°F (2009) | 0.64 in (2023) |
| March 26 | 82.0°F (2017) | 21.9°F (2014) | 0.38 in (2014) |
| March 27 | 84.0°F (1998) | 17.1°F (2001) | 0.75 in (2015) |
| March 28 | 80.1°F (2007) | 16.0°F (2001) | 0.57 in (2005) |
| March 29 | 88.0°F (1998) | 21.0°F (2015) | 1.72 in (2010) |
| March 30 | 88.0°F (1998) | 21.9°F (2022) | 1.80 in (2001) |
| March 31 | 84.9°F (1998) | 28.0°F (2003) | 0.55 in (1997) |