If you plan to visit Richmond in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 84 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
March is usually the driest month of the year in Richmond
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Richmond has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Richmond in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Richmond for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +70°F.
Is Richmond warm or cold in March?
Richmond 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 +34°F to +39°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 Richmond:
Climate in Richmond in March
Richmond weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+59°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
-4°F
0°F
+28°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+88°F
+97°F
Rainfall
55 mm
84 mm
80 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
66%
63%
63%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
6
Cloudy days
11
11
10
Rainy days
8
12
14
Snowy days
4
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 55 mm to 84 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 63%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 6.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Richmond in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Richmond is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Richmond 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 52 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light 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:
Richmond wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 97 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 55 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Richmond 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 Richmond?
This is the weather in Richmond in March 2023:
1 March
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+59°F
2 March
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+66°F
3 March
🌧️
+60°F
4 March
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+64°F
5 March
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+67°F
6 March
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+66°F
7 March
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+59°F
8 March
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+55°F
9 March
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+60°F
10 March
🌧️
+49°F
11 March
☁️
+50°F
12 March
🌧️
+46°F
13 March
🌫️
+50°F
14 March
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+48°F
15 March
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+55°F
16 March
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+66°F
17 March
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+65°F
18 March
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+64°F
19 March
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+50°F
20 March
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+53°F
21 March
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+65°F
22 March
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+63°F
23 March
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+82°F
24 March
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+76°F
25 March
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+75°F
26 March
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+75°F
27 March
🌫️
+69°F
28 March
☁️
+63°F
29 March
🌧️
+59°F
30 March
☀️
+60°F
31 March
☁️
+69°F
In March 2023 Richmond had 12 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 4 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 Richmond climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Richmond in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+66°F) and the highest in 2023 (+72°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 663 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1563 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Richmond in March:
Is March a good time to visit Richmond?
It’s always a good time to visit Richmond, 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 Richmond in March?
March has mild temperatures in Richmond. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Richmond rainy in March?
Richmond 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 Richmond in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Richmond 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 Richmond, 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.