March could be a good time to visit Cincinnati, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +13°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in March. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 100 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
100 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cincinnati has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Cincinnati in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cincinnati for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +14°C with a maximum of +26°C and a minimum of -7°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +15°C.
Is Cincinnati warm or cold in March?
Cincinnati is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +3°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 Cincinnati:
Climate in Cincinnati in March
Cincinnati weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+7°C
+13°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
-27°C
-22°C
-5°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+29°C
+31°C
Rainfall
63 mm
100 mm
111 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
70%
65%
64%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
6
6
Cloudy days
10
9
7
Rainy days
8
13
16
Snowy days
6
3
1
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +13°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 63 mm to 100 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 65%.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 4 to 6.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Cincinnati in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 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 Cincinnati is gradually increasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Cincinnati based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 288 mm, with a 71% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 58 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cincinnati wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 129 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Cincinnati based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 6 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Cincinnati?
This is the weather in Cincinnati in March 2024:
1 March
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+26°C
2 March
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+22°C
3 March
🌫️
+16°C
4 March
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+14°C
5 March
☀️
+15°C
6 March
☀️
+23°C
7 March
☀️
+20°C
8 March
☀️
+10°C
9 March
☀️
+12°C
10 March
🌧️
+10°C
11 March
☁️
+7°C
12 March
🌫️
+5°C
13 March
☁️
+4°C
14 March
🌫️
+3°C
15 March
☀️
+11°C
16 March
☁️
+17°C
17 March
🌧️
+16°C
18 March
☀️
+2°C
19 March
☀️
+3°C
20 March
☀️
+11°C
21 March
☀️
+15°C
22 March
☁️
+13°C
23 March
☁️
+21°C
24 March
🌫️
+19°C
25 March
🌫️
+17°C
26 March
☀️
+18°C
27 March
☁️
+16°C
28 March
☁️
+11°C
29 March
☀️
+14°C
30 March
☀️
+17°C
31 March
🌫️
+15°C
In March 2024 Cincinnati had 16 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Cincinnati climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Cincinnati in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+17°C) and the highest in 2024 (+20°C). The driest year was 1987 with only 684 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1749 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cincinnati in March:
Is March a good time to visit Cincinnati?
It’s always a good time to visit Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati in March?
March has mild temperatures in Cincinnati. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Cincinnati rainy in March?
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, 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.
