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

In March, Chicago averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Washington averages 14°C high / 3°C low with about 81 mm.

Chicago vs Washington in March

Washington is the better pick in March — 73 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Washington — March climate, side by side

	Chicago	Washington
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	6°C	11°C
Avg high / low	10° / 1°	14° / 3°
Rainfall	74 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	9	8
Humidity	71%	63%
Air quality (AQI)	47	42

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

Chicago vs Washington in March — FAQ

Is March better in Chicago or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in March — 73 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cool, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Washington in March?: In March, Chicago averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Washington averages 14°C high / 3°C low with about 81 mm.