Pittsburgh weather in March
March in Pittsburgh: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Pittsburgh · #420 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Pittsburgh climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 98 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.1 cm / 2.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pittsburgh in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
- March in Pittsburgh: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Pittsburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Pittsburgh in March?
- In March, Pittsburgh averages a daily high of 11.8°C and a low of 1.6°C, with about 97.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pittsburgh in March?
- Pittsburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in March.
- Does it snow in Pittsburgh in March?
- Pittsburgh sees roughly 6.1 cm of snowfall in March.