If you plan to visit Seattle in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 122 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
122 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Seattle has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Seattle in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Seattle for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +12°C.
Is Seattle warm or cold in March?
Seattle is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +5°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 Seattle:
Climate in Seattle in March
Seattle weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+12°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
-12°C
-6°C
+1°C
Max. temperature
+17°C
+26°C
+27°C
Rainfall
118 mm
122 mm
95 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
82%
79%
75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
15
16
16
Rainy days
11
13
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +12°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 118 mm to 122 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Seattle in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Seattle is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Seattle based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 156 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 23 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:
Seattle wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 177 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Seattle?
This is the weather in Seattle in March 2023:
1 March
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+14°C
2 March
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+15°C
3 March
🌧️
+11°C
4 March
🌧️
+9°C
5 March
☁️
+11°C
6 March
☀️
+11°C
7 March
☁️
+10°C
8 March
🌧️
+9°C
9 March
☁️
+9°C
10 March
☀️
+8°C
11 March
☁️
+9°C
12 March
☁️
+13°C
13 March
🌧️
+12°C
14 March
🌧️
+11°C
15 March
🌧️
+11°C
16 March
☁️
+12°C
17 March
☁️
+12°C
18 March
☁️
+13°C
19 March
🌧️
+13°C
20 March
🌧️
+8°C
21 March
🌧️
+10°C
22 March
🌧️
+17°C
23 March
☁️
+18°C
24 March
☁️
+12°C
25 March
☁️
+15°C
26 March
☁️
+15°C
27 March
☁️
+17°C
28 March
☁️
+17°C
29 March
☁️
+15°C
30 March
☁️
+14°C
31 March
🌧️
+12°C
In March 2023 Seattle had 2 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Seattle climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Seattle in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2002 (+10°C) and the highest in 2015 (+16°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 32 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 246 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Seattle in March:
Is March a good time to visit Seattle?
It’s always a good time to visit Seattle, 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 Seattle in March?
March has mild temperatures in Seattle. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Seattle rainy in March?
Seattle 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 Seattle in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Seattle 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 Seattle, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.