If you plan to visit Columbus in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 85 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Columbus has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Columbus in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Columbus for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of -8°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +13°C.
Is Columbus warm or cold in March?
Columbus is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +5°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -3°C to +1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Columbus:
Climate in Columbus in March
Columbus weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+5°C
+11°C
+18°C
Min. temperature
-24°C
-22°C
-9°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+29°C
+31°C
Rainfall
50 mm
85 mm
101 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
71%
66%
63%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
12
12
9
Rainy days
7
12
15
Snowy days
7
4
1
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +5°C to +11°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 85 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 66%.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 2 to 3.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Columbus 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 Columbus is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Columbus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 167 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 15 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:
Columbus wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 116 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 25% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Columbus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 6 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Columbus?
This is the weather in Columbus in March 2024:
1 March
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+23°C
2 March
☁️
+22°C
3 March
🌫️
+10°C
4 March
☀️
+13°C
5 March
☀️
+12°C
6 March
☁️
+22°C
7 March
☀️
+17°C
8 March
☀️
+10°C
9 March
☁️
+12°C
10 March
🌧️
+9°C
11 March
☁️
+4°C
12 March
☁️
+3°C
13 March
🌨️
+2°C
14 March
🌨️
0°C
15 March
☀️
+9°C
16 March
☁️
+16°C
17 March
🌧️
+14°C
18 March
☁️
+1°C
19 March
☀️
+3°C
20 March
☀️
+10°C
21 March
☁️
+15°C
22 March
🌧️
+12°C
23 March
🌫️
+20°C
24 March
🌧️
+10°C
25 March
🌧️
+17°C
26 March
☀️
+17°C
27 March
☁️
+14°C
28 March
☁️
+11°C
29 March
☀️
+13°C
30 March
☀️
+14°C
31 March
🌧️
+13°C
In March 2024 Columbus had 11 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Columbus climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Columbus in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+16°C) and the highest in 2024 (+20°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 612 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1582 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Columbus in March:
Is March a good time to visit Columbus?
It’s always a good time to visit Columbus, 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 Columbus in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Columbus rainy in March?
Columbus 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 Columbus in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Columbus 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 Columbus, 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.
