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Tucson in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Tucson in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Tucson in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Tucson in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +75°F during the day, and approximately 17 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 7 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 24 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in 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.
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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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +72°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +32°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.
FebruaryMarchApril
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 mm24 mm9 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
48%40%29%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
141721
Cloudy days
876
Rainy days
673
Snowy days
000

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

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
Total precipitation in March is about 45 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. 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
The total snow in March is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

How was the weather last March in Tucson?

This is the weather in Tucson in March 2024:
1 March
☀️
+62°F
2 March
🌧️
+61°F
3 March
☀️
+58°F
4 March
☀️
+72°F
5 March
☀️
+71°F
6 March
☀️
+73°F
7 March
☁️
+74°F
8 March
☀️
+76°F
9 March
☀️
+76°F
10 March
☀️
+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
☀️
+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
☀️
+67°F
27 March
☀️
+71°F
28 March
☀️
+81°F
29 March
☀️
+82°F
30 March
☀️
+80°F
31 March
☀️
+69°F
In March 2024 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.
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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.

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Monthly weather in Tucson

Source of the data

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.