What is the weather like in Chicago vs Columbus in March?

In March, Chicago averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Columbus averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 104 mm.

Chicago vs Columbus in March

Chicago and Columbus are nearly tied in March — 64 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Columbus is cold, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Columbus — March climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Columbus
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	6°C	9°C
Avg high / low	10° / 1°	12° / 1°
Rainfall	74 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	71%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	47	38

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statescold, a little rain, clean air · best September64
Columbus 🇺🇸 United Statescold, rainy, clean air · best September65

Chicago vs Columbus in March — FAQ

Is March better in Chicago or Columbus?: Chicago and Columbus are nearly tied in March — 64 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Columbus is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Columbus in March?: In March, Chicago averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Columbus averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 104 mm.