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Chattanooga in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Chattanooga in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Chattanooga in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 131 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the driest month of the year in Chattanooga

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
131 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +68°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +18°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +77°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 +36°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.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+54°F+63°F+72°F
Min. temperature
0°F+7°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+86°F+90°F
Rainfall
112 mm131 mm125 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
67%64%64%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
689
Cloudy days
141412
Rainy days
799
Snowy days
100

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 131 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 64%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 8.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 0 m/s to 4 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 188 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 48 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 14 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 29% chance of precipitation and 131 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 80 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 3% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 30 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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+66°F
2 March
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+77°F
3 March
☀️
+78°F
4 March
☀️
+78°F
5 March
☁️
+74°F
6 March
☁️
+77°F
7 March
☁️
+70°F
8 March
☁️
+56°F
9 March
☁️
+56°F
10 March
☁️
+65°F
11 March
☀️
+64°F
12 March
🌨️
+60°F
13 March
☀️
+53°F
14 March
☀️
+65°F
15 March
☁️
+62°F
16 March
🌧️
+64°F
17 March
☀️
+73°F
18 March
☀️
+65°F
19 March
☁️
+59°F
20 March
☀️
+67°F
21 March
☀️
+71°F
22 March
☁️
+75°F
23 March
🌧️
+73°F
24 March
☁️
+64°F
25 March
☁️
+60°F
26 March
☀️
+61°F
27 March
☁️
+58°F
28 March
☁️
+62°F
29 March
☁️
+73°F
30 March
☁️
+81°F
31 March
☁️
+76°F
In March 2023 Chattanooga had 12 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 2013 (+58°F) and the highest in 2012 (+75°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 56 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 714 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.

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Monthly weather in Chattanooga

Source of the data

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, 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.