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

In March, Chicago averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Detroit averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 81 mm.

Chicago vs Detroit in March

Chicago and Detroit are nearly tied in March — 64 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Detroit is cold, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Detroit — March climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Detroit
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	6°C	4°C
Avg high / low	10° / 1°	9° / 0°
Rainfall	74 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	71%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	47	44

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statescold, a little rain, clean air · best September64
Detroit 🇺🇸 United Statescold, rainy, clean air · best September62

Chicago vs Detroit in March — FAQ

Is March better in Chicago or Detroit?: Chicago and Detroit are nearly tied in March — 64 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Detroit is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Detroit in March?: In March, Chicago averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Detroit averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 81 mm.