Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, New York, in evening light.

Weather · March

Syracuse weather in March

Average highs of 42°F, lows of 25°F and 3.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Syracuse’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 42°F and lows of 25°F. That is 9° warmer than February, and 15° below the yearly average high.

Average high
42°F
Average low
25°F
Precipitation
3.0 in
Wet days
16
Snow
19.8 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:17 AM · 7:09 PM

March across the year

  1. 32°17°Jan
  2. 34°18°Feb
  3. 42°25°Mar
  4. 56°36°Apr
  5. 69°47°May
  6. 77°57°Jun
  7. 82°62°Jul
  8. 80°60°Aug
  9. 73°53°Sep
  10. 60°42°Oct
  11. 48°33°Nov
  12. 37°24°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 16 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 20 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

March is good for

What’s on in Syracuse in March

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Around Syracuse

Clouds over Lyman Hall, Syracuse University (2014)
Clouds over Lyman Hall, Syracuse University (2014)Michael Scialdone · CC BY 2.0
Onondaga County War Memorial, Montgomery Street and Madison Street, Syracuse, NY
Onondaga County War Memorial, Montgomery Street and Madison Street, Syracuse, NY (54416780235)Warren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
Link Hall at Syracuse University
Link Hall at Syracuse Universitylinademartinez · CC BY 2.0

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February34°F18°F2.5 in
March42°F25°F3.0 in
April56°F36°F3.5 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Syracuse in March?

Average highs are 42°F and average lows 25°F, for a daily mean of 34°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Syracuse in March?

March averages 3.0 in of precipitation over about 16 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Syracuse in March?

Yes, about 19.8 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Syracuse in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:17 AM and sets about 7:09 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Syracuse?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, September. March is cold, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap station (4.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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