New York weather in March
March in New York: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in New York · #417 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New York climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8.6 cm / 3.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New York in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit New York?
- March in New York: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for New York on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in New York in March?
- In March, New York averages a daily high of 10.5°C and a low of 1°C, with about 84.3 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New York in March?
- New York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in March.
- Does it snow in New York in March?
- New York sees roughly 8.6 cm of snowfall in March.