If you plan to visit St Louis in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 96 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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+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
-6°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St Louis has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in St Louis in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St Louis for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +73°F during the day to a minimum of +21°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +57°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +73°F.
Is St Louis warm or cold in March?
St Louis is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +37°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 St Louis:
Climate in St Louis in March
St Louis weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+45°F
+57°F
+68°F
Min. temperature
-11°F
-6°F
+23°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+86°F
+91°F
Rainfall
51 mm
96 mm
113 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
71%
67%
64%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
8
Cloudy days
10
9
6
Rainy days
6
13
15
Snowy days
6
2
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +57°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 96 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 67%.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 6 to 7.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in St Louis in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in St Louis 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 St Louis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 187 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 63 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
St Louis wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in St Louis 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 St Louis?
This is the weather in St Louis in March 2023:
1 March
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+65°F
2 March
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+61°F
3 March
🌫️
+51°F
4 March
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+61°F
5 March
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+65°F
6 March
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+74°F
7 March
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+66°F
8 March
🌧️
+49°F
9 March
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+48°F
10 March
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+44°F
11 March
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+43°F
12 March
🌫️
+44°F
13 March
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+43°F
14 March
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+44°F
15 March
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+58°F
16 March
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+63°F
17 March
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+54°F
18 March
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+41°F
19 March
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+42°F
20 March
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+58°F
21 March
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+52°F
22 March
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+64°F
23 March
🌧️
+69°F
24 March
🌫️
+48°F
25 March
🌫️
+60°F
26 March
☀️
+70°F
27 March
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+62°F
28 March
🌧️
+52°F
29 March
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+61°F
30 March
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+69°F
31 March
🌧️
+74°F
In March 2023 St Louis had 14 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how St Louis climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in St Louis in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+64°F) and the highest in 2012 (+71°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 666 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1575 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in St Louis in March:
Is March a good time to visit St Louis?
It’s always a good time to visit St Louis, 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 St Louis in March?
March has mild temperatures in St Louis. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is St Louis rainy in March?
St Louis 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 St Louis in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in St Louis 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 St Louis, 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.