March could be a good time to visit Norfolk, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in March. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 97 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
March is usually the driest month of the year in Norfolk
Average weather
☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
97 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Norfolk has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Norfolk in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Norfolk for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +61°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +32°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +73°F.
Is Norfolk warm or cold in March?
Norfolk is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +59°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 Norfolk:
Climate in Norfolk in March
Norfolk weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+59°F
+68°F
Min. temperature
+5°F
+19°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+86°F
+91°F
Rainfall
74 mm
97 mm
90 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
66%
65%
65%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
8
8
Cloudy days
9
9
8
Rainy days
11
13
14
Snowy days
2
1
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +59°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 74 mm to 97 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 65%.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 6 to 8.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Norfolk 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 Norfolk is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Norfolk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 69 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light 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.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Norfolk wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 144 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Norfolk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Norfolk?
This is the weather in Norfolk in March 2024:
1 March
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+59°F
2 March
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+67°F
3 March
🌧️
+63°F
4 March
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+71°F
5 March
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+65°F
6 March
☀️
+60°F
7 March
☀️
+60°F
8 March
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+54°F
9 March
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+55°F
10 March
☀️
+54°F
11 March
☀️
+51°F
12 March
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+48°F
13 March
🌫️
+47°F
14 March
☀️
+51°F
15 March
☀️
+53°F
16 March
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+62°F
17 March
☀️
+71°F
18 March
🌧️
+68°F
19 March
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+48°F
20 March
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+46°F
21 March
☀️
+59°F
22 March
☀️
+65°F
23 March
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+80°F
24 March
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+77°F
25 March
🌫️
+79°F
26 March
☀️
+73°F
27 March
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+74°F
28 March
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+70°F
29 March
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+57°F
30 March
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+52°F
31 March
☀️
+74°F
In March 2024 Norfolk had 27 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Norfolk climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Norfolk in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+67°F) and the highest in 1990 (+72°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 580 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2226 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Norfolk in March:
Is March a good time to visit Norfolk?
It’s always a good time to visit Norfolk, 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 Norfolk in March?
March has mild temperatures in Norfolk. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Norfolk rainy in March?
Norfolk 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 Norfolk in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Norfolk 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 Norfolk, 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.
