Chicago vs New Orleans in March
New Orleans is the better pick in March — 88 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs New Orleans — March climate, side by side
| Chicago | New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 64/100 (C) | 88/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 6°C | 24°C |
| Avg high / low | 10° / 1° | 23° / 14° |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 134 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 |
| Humidity | 71% | 76% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 47 | 39 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs New Orleans in March — FAQ
- Is March better in Chicago or New Orleans?
- New Orleans is the better pick in March — 88 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs New Orleans in March?
- In March, Chicago averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 134 mm.