Are you considering a trip to Austin in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 14 rainy days and 73 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Austin has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Austin in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Austin for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +88°F.
Is Austin warm or cold in March?
Austin is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +54°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Austin:
Climate in Austin in March
Austin weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+73°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+9°F
+19°F
+34°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+95°F
+99°F
Rainfall
60 mm
73 mm
85 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
70%
68%
68%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
8
8
7
Cloudy days
9
8
8
Rainy days
11
14
13
Snowy days
1
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +73°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 60 mm to 73 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Austin in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Austin is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Austin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 64 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Austin wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Austin?
This is the weather in Austin in March 2023:
1 March
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+84°F
2 March
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+83°F
3 March
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+77°F
4 March
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+81°F
5 March
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+79°F
6 March
☀️
+81°F
7 March
🌫️
+81°F
8 March
☁️
+81°F
9 March
☁️
+85°F
10 March
🌧️
+82°F
11 March
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+89°F
12 March
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+86°F
13 March
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+69°F
14 March
☀️
+68°F
15 March
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+73°F
16 March
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+81°F
17 March
🌧️
+79°F
18 March
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+55°F
19 March
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+61°F
20 March
☁️
+58°F
21 March
🌫️
+69°F
22 March
☁️
+79°F
23 March
☁️
+82°F
24 March
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+87°F
25 March
☀️
+83°F
26 March
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+82°F
27 March
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+80°F
28 March
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+76°F
29 March
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+72°F
30 March
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+75°F
31 March
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+89°F
In March 2023 Austin had 14 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Austin climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Austin in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+76°F) and the highest in 2023 (+84°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 478 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2921 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Austin in March:
Is March a good time to visit Austin?
March is a really good time to go to Austin. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Austin.
Can you sunbathe in Austin in March?
March is warm in Austin. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Austin rainy in March?
Austin is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Austin in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Austin in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Austin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.