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Atlanta in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Atlanta in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Atlanta in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +19°C during the day, and approximately 10 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 11 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 103 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • March is usually the driest month of the year in Atlanta

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
103 mm
Total precipitation
62%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Atlanta has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Atlanta in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Atlanta for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +20°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of -3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +25°C.

Is Atlanta warm or cold in March?

Atlanta is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +7°C.

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 Atlanta:

Climate in Atlanta in March

Atlanta weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+14°C+19°C+23°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-12°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+31°C+33°C
Rainfall
91 mm103 mm81 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
65%62%63%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
81012
Cloudy days
776
Rainy days
10119
Snowy days
100

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +14°C to +19°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 91 mm to 103 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 65% to 62%. 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 8 to 10.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Atlanta in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 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 Atlanta is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Atlanta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 199 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Atlanta, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Atlanta wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Atlanta?

This is the weather in Atlanta in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+24°C
2 March
🌧️
+22°C
3 March
🌧️
+25°C
4 March
☀️
+20°C
5 March
☀️
+22°C
6 March
☀️
+26°C
7 March
☀️
+25°C
8 March
☀️
+21°C
9 March
☁️
+17°C
10 March
🌫️
+18°C
11 March
☀️
+17°C
12 March
🌫️
+14°C
13 March
☀️
+13°C
14 March
☀️
+10°C
15 March
☀️
+16°C
16 March
☀️
+21°C
17 March
🌧️
+17°C
18 March
☀️
+12°C
19 March
☀️
+9°C
20 March
☀️
+12°C
21 March
☀️
+16°C
22 March
☁️
+20°C
23 March
☀️
+27°C
24 March
☀️
+26°C
25 March
☀️
+28°C
26 March
🌧️
+26°C
27 March
🌧️
+26°C
28 March
☀️
+23°C
29 March
☀️
+19°C
30 March
☀️
+22°C
31 March
☀️
+25°C
In March 2023 Atlanta had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Atlanta climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Atlanta in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+21°C) and the highest in 2016 (+24°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 534 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2043 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Atlanta in March:

Is March a good time to visit Atlanta?

March is a really good time to go to Atlanta. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Atlanta.

Can you sunbathe in Atlanta in March?

March has mild temperatures in Atlanta. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Atlanta rainy in March?

Atlanta 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 Atlanta in March?

The amount of sunny days in Atlanta during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Atlanta

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Atlanta, 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.