If you plan to visit Detroit in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +45°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 4 rainy days in the month and around 47 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Detroit has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Detroit in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Detroit for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +48°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +14°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +61°F.
Is Detroit warm or cold in March?
Detroit is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +36°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°F to +30°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 Detroit:
Climate in Detroit in March
Detroit weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+36°F
+45°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
-11°F
-2°F
+7°F
Max. temperature
+68°F
+82°F
+86°F
Rainfall
25 mm
47 mm
85 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
71%
67%
63%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
7
7
Cloudy days
19
18
14
Rainy days
2
4
8
Snowy days
3
2
1
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +36°F to +45°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 25 mm to 47 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 67%.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 4 to 7.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Detroit 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 Detroit is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Detroit based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 87 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 15 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:
Detroit wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 99 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Detroit 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 6 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Detroit?
This is the weather in Detroit in March 2023:
1 March
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+49°F
2 March
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+45°F
3 March
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+43°F
4 March
☀️
+40°F
5 March
☀️
+51°F
6 March
☀️
+61°F
7 March
🌧️
+41°F
8 March
☁️
+39°F
9 March
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+47°F
10 March
☀️
+43°F
11 March
🌨️
+37°F
12 March
☀️
+30°F
13 March
☀️
+44°F
14 March
☀️
+56°F
15 March
☀️
+50°F
16 March
🌫️
+65°F
17 March
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+72°F
18 March
☀️
+62°F
19 March
🌧️
+51°F
20 March
☀️
+58°F
21 March
☀️
+60°F
22 March
☀️
+49°F
23 March
🌧️
+47°F
24 March
☁️
+49°F
25 March
☁️
+46°F
26 March
☁️
+45°F
27 March
☁️
+33°F
28 March
☀️
+31°F
29 March
☀️
+38°F
30 March
🌧️
+51°F
31 March
☁️
+61°F
In March 2023 Detroit had 19 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Detroit climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Detroit in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+38°F) and the highest in 2012 (+63°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 188 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Detroit in March:
Is March a good time to visit Detroit?
It’s always a good time to visit Detroit, 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 Detroit in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Detroit rainy in March?
Detroit is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Detroit in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Detroit 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 Detroit, 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.