March could be a good time to visit Salt Lake City, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +52°F, and there are typically 4 sunny days in March. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 53 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salt Lake City has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Salt Lake City in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake City for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +45°F with a maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +16°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +43°F.
Is Salt Lake City warm or cold in March?
Salt Lake City is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°F to +34°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 Salt Lake City:
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Climate in Salt Lake City in March
Salt Lake City weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+41°F
+52°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
-13°F
+5°F
+10°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+79°F
+86°F
Rainfall
26 mm
53 mm
66 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
71%
63%
59%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
4
Cloudy days
12
11
10
Rainy days
5
10
13
Snowy days
8
5
2
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +52°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 26 mm to 53 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 63%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Salt Lake City in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 Salt Lake City is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 122 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 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:
Salt Lake City wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 41 mm, with a 16% 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 Salt Lake City?
This is the weather in Salt Lake City in March 2023:
1 March
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+37°F
2 March
☁️
+37°F
3 March
☁️
+37°F
4 March
☁️
+41°F
5 March
🌧️
+41°F
6 March
🌨️
+40°F
7 March
☁️
+38°F
8 March
☁️
+41°F
9 March
🌨️
+45°F
10 March
☁️
+50°F
11 March
☀️
+50°F
12 March
🌫️
+45°F
13 March
☁️
+53°F
14 March
☁️
+58°F
15 March
🌧️
+49°F
16 March
☀️
+45°F
17 March
☀️
+45°F
18 March
☀️
+50°F
19 March
☁️
+55°F
20 March
🌧️
+53°F
21 March
🌧️
+49°F
22 March
🌧️
+47°F
23 March
🌧️
+43°F
24 March
🌧️
+44°F
25 March
🌨️
+33°F
26 March
☁️
+34°F
27 March
🌨️
+37°F
28 March
☀️
+54°F
29 March
☁️
+58°F
30 March
🌧️
+51°F
31 March
🌨️
+44°F
In March 2023 Salt Lake City had 5 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Salt Lake City climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Salt Lake City in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+57°F) and the highest in 2021 (+67°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 885 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salt Lake City in March:
Is March a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It’s always a good time to visit Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Salt Lake City rainy in March?
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salt Lake City in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
How much does it cost to fly to Salt Lake City in March?
The normal prices to fly to Salt Lake City is $195 - $195. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salt Lake City, 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.
