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Cleveland in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Cleveland in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Cleveland in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 61 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cleveland has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Cleveland in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +46°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +21°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +55°F.

Is Cleveland warm or cold in March?

Cleveland is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +37°F to +48°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 Cleveland:

Climate in Cleveland in March

Cleveland weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+37°F+48°F+59°F
Min. temperature
-11°F-4°F+16°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+82°F+88°F
Rainfall
36 mm61 mm93 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%75%71%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
355
Cloudy days
11107
Rainy days
51015
Snowy days
1072

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +37°F to +48°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 36 mm to 61 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 75%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 5.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 114 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 17 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:
Cleveland wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Cleveland based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 10%, for a monthly total of around 10 mm.

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

How was the weather last March in Cleveland?

This is the weather in Cleveland in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+58°F
2 March
🌫️
+45°F
3 March
☁️
+42°F
4 March
☁️
+48°F
5 March
☀️
+44°F
6 March
☁️
+53°F
7 March
☀️
+39°F
8 March
☀️
+38°F
9 March
☀️
+40°F
10 March
🌫️
+35°F
11 March
🌨️
+34°F
12 March
☁️
+37°F
13 March
🌫️
+34°F
14 March
🌨️
+31°F
15 March
☀️
+39°F
16 March
☀️
+57°F
17 March
🌧️
+56°F
18 March
☁️
+37°F
19 March
🌨️
+36°F
20 March
☀️
+50°F
21 March
☀️
+57°F
22 March
☁️
+53°F
23 March
🌫️
+57°F
24 March
☀️
+42°F
25 March
🌧️
+60°F
26 March
☀️
+55°F
27 March
🌫️
+52°F
28 March
🌫️
+44°F
29 March
☀️
+51°F
30 March
☀️
+47°F
31 March
🌧️
+55°F
In March 2023 Cleveland had 12 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+57°F) and the highest in 2012 (+63°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 637 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1501 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cleveland in March:

Is March a good time to visit Cleveland?

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

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

Is Cleveland rainy in March?

Cleveland 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 Cleveland in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cleveland 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 Cleveland

Source of the data

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