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Chicago in March: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Chicago in March is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 5 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
41/100 · #9
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#5
Sun
#7
Published best categories: none
Chicago · MarchPhoto: G B_NZ · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 5 °C
- Average low
- 0 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 1 | -5 | 7 | 49 | 2.9 | 84 | 5.2 | 43 |
| March (selected) | 5 | -0 | 10 | 65 | 4.3 | 81 | 4.7 | 41 |
| April | 10 | 4 | 12 | 95 | 5.6 | 81 | 4.3 | 41 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (41/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | +2 | -4.4 °C | -4 °C | -2.5 | -15.8 mm | -1.4 h | +2.9 % | +0.6 m/s |
| April | ±0 | +4.8 °C | +4.2 °C | +2.8 | +29.9 mm | +1.3 h | -0.7 % | -0.3 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Chicago in March?
The average daily high is around 5 °C, with an average daily low of about 0 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Chicago in March?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 65 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Chicago. March is not among them.