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March · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 37/100

Philadelphia in March

Mixed · 37/100
High / low53° / 33°daily averages
Precipitation4.3 in10 wet days
Cloud cover40%monthly average
39.95° N, 75.16° WElevation 39 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goPhiladelphia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37March
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
March: high / low53° / 33°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Philadelphia averages daytime highs of 53° and night-time lows of 33° — cool weather by day. Expect around 4.3 in of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.

Days are 4.6° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 6.8°.

March scores 37/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Philadelphia. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:13 and sets at 19:08 local time, giving 11 h 55 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 79 minutes over the month.

Why 37/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%18%
Dry days · 33%27%
Clear skies · 25%83%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in Philadelphia in March

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in March

Around Philadelphia this month

Camden
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Camden

New Jersey · 3.0 mi SE
53°Mar high
10wet days
38score
Camden
Pennsauken
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Pennsauken

New Jersey · 5.6 mi E
53°Mar high
10wet days
37score
Pennsauken
King of Prussia
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King of Prussia

Pennsylvania · 16 mi NW
52°Mar high
10wet days
34score
King of Prussia
ivTop of the table

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Where to go in March
Twentynine Palms
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Twentynine Palms

California
74°Mar high
1wet day
97score
Twentynine Palms
El Paso
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El Paso

Texas
72°Mar high
2wet days
95score
El Paso
Nogales
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Nogales

Arizona
72°Mar high
2wet days
95score
Nogales
Las Cruces
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Las Cruces

New Mexico
71°Mar high
3wet days
94score
Las Cruces
·Questions

Philadelphia in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Philadelphia?

March scores 37/100 for Philadelphia, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 53°F with 10 wet days.

How warm is Philadelphia in March?

Daytime highs average 53°F and night-time lows 33°F in March.

Does it rain a lot in Philadelphia in March?

Philadelphia receives about 4.3 in of precipitation in March, falling on around 10 days.