Planning a trip to Chattanooga in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 132 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
March is usually the driest month of the year in Chattanooga
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
132 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chattanooga has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Chattanooga in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chattanooga for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +64°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +70°F.
Is Chattanooga warm or cold in March?
Chattanooga is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +43°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Chattanooga:
Climate in Chattanooga in March
Chattanooga weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+54°F
+63°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
0°F
+7°F
+25°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+86°F
+90°F
Rainfall
112 mm
132 mm
126 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
64%
64%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
7
Cloudy days
9
9
8
Rainy days
10
11
11
Snowy days
2
1
0
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +63°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 112 mm to 132 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 64%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 7.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Chattanooga in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Chattanooga is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Chattanooga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 185 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 45 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Chattanooga, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Chattanooga wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 132 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Chattanooga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Chattanooga?
This is the weather in Chattanooga in March 2023:
1 March
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+74°F
2 March
🌫️
+70°F
3 March
🌧️
+72°F
4 March
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+66°F
5 March
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+71°F
6 March
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+77°F
7 March
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+75°F
8 March
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+66°F
9 March
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+56°F
10 March
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+61°F
11 March
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+57°F
12 March
🌫️
+52°F
13 March
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+50°F
14 March
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+46°F
15 March
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+56°F
16 March
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+67°F
17 March
🌧️
+64°F
18 March
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+51°F
19 March
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+45°F
20 March
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+53°F
21 March
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+61°F
22 March
🌫️
+59°F
23 March
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+80°F
24 March
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+78°F
25 March
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+78°F
26 March
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+78°F
27 March
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+77°F
28 March
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+70°F
29 March
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+65°F
30 March
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+72°F
31 March
🌧️
+70°F
In March 2023 Chattanooga had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Chattanooga climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Chattanooga in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+67°F) and the highest in 2016 (+75°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 654 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2402 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chattanooga in March:
Is March a good time to visit Chattanooga?
March is a really good time to go to Chattanooga. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Chattanooga.
Can you sunbathe in Chattanooga in March?
March has mild temperatures in Chattanooga. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Chattanooga rainy in March?
Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, 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.