Planning a trip to Tucson in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 17 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 24 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
40%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tucson has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Tucson in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tucson 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 +32°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +72°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +70°F.
Is Tucson warm or cold in March?
Tucson is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +48°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Tucson:
Climate in Tucson in March
Tucson weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+75°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+28°F
+34°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+93°F
+100°F
Rainfall
34 mm
24 mm
9 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
48%
40%
29%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
14
17
21
Cloudy days
8
7
6
Rainy days
6
7
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +68°F to +75°F during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 34 mm to 24 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 48% to 40%.Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 14 to 17.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Tucson in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 Tucson is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Tucson based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 45 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tucson wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Tucson 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 1 mm.
How was the weather last March in Tucson?
This is the weather in Tucson in March 2023:
1 March
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+62°F
2 March
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+61°F
3 March
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+58°F
4 March
☀️
+72°F
5 March
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+71°F
6 March
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+73°F
7 March
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+74°F
8 March
☀️
+76°F
9 March
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+76°F
10 March
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+78°F
11 March
☀️
+76°F
12 March
☀️
+73°F
13 March
☀️
+74°F
14 March
☀️
+78°F
15 March
☁️
+75°F
16 March
🌧️
+68°F
17 March
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+69°F
18 March
☀️
+70°F
19 March
☀️
+71°F
20 March
☁️
+74°F
21 March
☁️
+73°F
22 March
🌧️
+71°F
23 March
🌧️
+64°F
24 March
☀️
+63°F
25 March
☀️
+67°F
26 March
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+67°F
27 March
☀️
+71°F
28 March
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+81°F
29 March
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+82°F
30 March
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+80°F
31 March
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+69°F
In March 2023 Tucson had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 43%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Tucson climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Tucson in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+79°F) and the highest in 2017 (+88°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 96 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1690 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tucson in March:
Is March a good time to visit Tucson?
March is a really good time to go to Tucson. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tucson.
Can you sunbathe in Tucson in March?
March is warm in Tucson. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Tucson rainy in March?
Tucson is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Tucson in March?
The amount of sunny days in Tucson during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tucson, 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.