Washington in March

Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.

March is rated good. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatInside Washington's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
• MayGreatInside Washington's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
• SeptemberGreatInside Washington's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Washington's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

• WashingtonHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 9 days
• Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainecool

  Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C (86 °F)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F (30 °C)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Mardi Gras (New Orleans) big impact

  Feb or Mar (varies) · United States

  New Orleans hotels triple in price and sell out.

• Spring break big impact

  March–April · United States

  Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.

Crowds · United States overall

Medium

Prices · United States overall

Medium

United States overall: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Washington, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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