Rochester in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +6°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 snowy days with an average precipitation of 51 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-24°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rochester has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Rochester in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rochester for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +5°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +13°C during the day and a minimum of -8°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +9°C.
Is Rochester warm or cold in March?
Rochester is typically cool in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +1°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -6°C to -2°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 Rochester:
Climate in Rochester in March
Rochester weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+1°C
+6°C
+13°C
Min. temperature
-27°C
-24°C
-11°C
Max. temperature
+22°C
+27°C
+33°C
Rainfall
29 mm
51 mm
93 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
72%
70%
68%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
1
3
4
Cloudy days
9
10
8
Rainy days
4
8
14
Snowy days
15
10
4
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +1°C to +6°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 29 mm to 51 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 1 to 3.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Rochester in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Rochester is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Rochester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 115 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 17 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:
Rochester wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Rochester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 13%, for a monthly total of around 33 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Rochester?
This is the weather in Rochester in March 2024:
1 March
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+6°C
2 March
🌧️
+4°C
3 March
☁️
+4°C
4 March
🌫️
+1°C
5 March
☁️
+5°C
6 March
🌫️
+4°C
7 March
☁️
+2°C
8 March
☁️
+1°C
9 March
☀️
+1°C
10 March
☁️
0°C
11 March
🌨️
+1°C
12 March
☁️
+2°C
13 March
🌨️
+3°C
14 March
🌨️
0°C
15 March
☀️
+3°C
16 March
☁️
+10°C
17 March
🌧️
+12°C
18 March
☁️
+4°C
19 March
🌨️
0°C
20 March
☀️
+9°C
21 March
☁️
+11°C
22 March
☁️
+13°C
23 March
🌧️
+11°C
24 March
☁️
+5°C
25 March
☁️
+9°C
26 March
☁️
+10°C
27 March
☁️
+7°C
28 March
☁️
+7°C
29 March
☁️
+11°C
30 March
☁️
+3°C
31 March
🌧️
+9°C
In March 2024 Rochester had 3 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 4 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 Rochester climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Rochester in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+12°C) and the highest in 2012 (+16°C). The driest year was 1999 with only 704 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1454 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rochester in March:
Is March a good time to visit Rochester?
It’s always a good time to visit Rochester, 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 Rochester in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Rochester rainy in March?
Rochester 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 Rochester in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rochester 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 Rochester, 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.
