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Weather · March
Madison weather in March
Average highs of 44°F, lows of 25°F and 2.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
March is Madison’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 44°F and lows of 25°F. That is 12° warmer than February, and 13° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 44°F
- Average low
- 25°F
- Precipitation
- 2.3 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Snow
- 7.0 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:10 AM · 7:02 PM
March across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in March
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 7 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
March is good for
What’s on in Madison in March
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Around Madison
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Questions
How hot does it get in Madison in March?
Average highs are 44°F and average lows 25°F, for a daily mean of 34°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Madison in March?
March averages 2.3 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Madison in March?
Yes, about 7.0 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Madison in March?
Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:10 AM and sets about 7:02 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
Is March a good time to visit Madison?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. March is cold, with St. Patrick’s Day events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.