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Boston in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Boston in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Boston, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Boston in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Boston, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +46°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in March. However, expect about 6 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 85 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
61%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Boston has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Boston in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Boston for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +50°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +16°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 48% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +64°F.

Is Boston warm or cold in March?

Boston is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +39°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°F to +32°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Boston:

Climate in Boston in March

Boston weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+39°F+46°F+55°F
Min. temperature
-9°F+5°F+18°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+84°F+88°F
Rainfall
54 mm85 mm105 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
61%61%63%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
564
Cloudy days
151718
Rainy days
468
Snowy days
420

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +39°F to +46°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 54 mm to 85 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 61%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 6.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Boston in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Boston is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Boston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 113 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 21 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:
Boston wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 111 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Boston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 13 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Boston?

This is the weather in Boston in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+38°F
2 March
🌧️
+43°F
3 March
🌧️
+38°F
4 March
☀️
+34°F
5 March
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+42°F
6 March
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+63°F
7 March
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+62°F
8 March
☀️
+57°F
9 March
☁️
+40°F
10 March
🌧️
+50°F
11 March
☁️
+52°F
12 March
🌧️
+45°F
13 March
☀️
+36°F
14 March
☀️
+52°F
15 March
☁️
+59°F
16 March
🌧️
+54°F
17 March
☀️
+55°F
18 March
🌧️
+71°F
19 March
☁️
+61°F
20 March
🌧️
+61°F
21 March
☁️
+57°F
22 March
☀️
+52°F
23 March
☀️
+46°F
24 March
🌧️
+43°F
25 March
☁️
+59°F
26 March
☁️
+55°F
27 March
☁️
+48°F
28 March
☁️
+41°F
29 March
☀️
+37°F
30 March
☀️
+49°F
31 March
☁️
+64°F
In March 2023 Boston had 10 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Boston climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Boston in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+40°F) and the highest in 2012 (+57°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 449 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Boston in March:

Is March a good time to visit Boston?

It’s always a good time to visit Boston, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Boston in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Boston rainy in March?

Boston 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 Boston in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Boston in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Boston

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Boston, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.