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Buffalo in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Buffalo in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Buffalo in March 2026

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Buffalo in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +43°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 46 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Buffalo has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Buffalo in March

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

The temperature in March is +41°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +55°F during the day and a minimum of +21°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +50°F.

Is Buffalo warm or cold in March?

Buffalo is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +34°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°F to +28°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 Buffalo:

Climate in Buffalo in March

Buffalo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+34°F+43°F+55°F
Min. temperature
-15°F-8°F+14°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+81°F+91°F
Rainfall
24 mm46 mm81 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
74%70%67%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
134
Cloudy days
12129
Rainy days
3813
Snowy days
1283

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +34°F to +43°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 24 mm to 46 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 70%. 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 1 to 3.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Buffalo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 70 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Buffalo wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 11% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Buffalo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 6%, for a monthly total of around 23 mm.

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

How was the weather last March in Buffalo?

This is the weather in Buffalo in March 2024:
1 March
☁️
+49°F
2 March
☁️
+39°F
3 March
🌫️
+41°F
4 March
🌫️
+39°F
5 March
☁️
+41°F
6 March
🌫️
+40°F
7 March
☀️
+36°F
8 March
☁️
+36°F
9 March
☀️
+37°F
10 March
☁️
+32°F
11 March
☁️
+34°F
12 March
☁️
+36°F
13 March
🌨️
+34°F
14 March
🌨️
+32°F
15 March
☀️
+35°F
16 March
☁️
+51°F
17 March
🌧️
+50°F
18 March
☁️
+37°F
19 March
☁️
+31°F
20 March
☀️
+41°F
21 March
☁️
+48°F
22 March
☁️
+55°F
23 March
🌫️
+50°F
24 March
☁️
+44°F
25 March
🌧️
+50°F
26 March
☀️
+44°F
27 March
🌧️
+42°F
28 March
☁️
+42°F
29 March
☁️
+48°F
30 March
☀️
+35°F
31 March
🌧️
+49°F
In March 2024 Buffalo had 6 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 4 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 Buffalo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+54°F) and the highest in 2024 (+61°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 608 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 1079 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Buffalo in March:

Is March a good time to visit Buffalo?

It’s always a good time to visit Buffalo, 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 Buffalo in March?

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

Is Buffalo rainy in March?

Buffalo is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Buffalo in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Buffalo 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 Buffalo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Buffalo, 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.