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Cleveland weather in March

March in Cleveland is typically cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (41°F) and night-time lows near -2°C (29°F). The month usually brings about 73 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than February and 6°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • In Cleveland, March is early spring.
  • Mornings start cold: the average low is -2°C, and frost is common.
  • Cleveland is usually about 5°C cooler than Columbus, 200 km away, in March.
  • Temperatures are climbing — April is around 6°C warmer.

Avg high

5°C

41°F

Avg low

-2°C

29°F

Rainfall

73 mm

some rain

Humidity

82%

relative

Sky

77%

cloud · often cloudy

Cleveland weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Cleveland
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January0°C / 32°F-5°C / 22°F59 mm85%84%
February1°C / 33°F-5°C / 22°F62 mm85%79%
March5°C / 41°F-2°C / 29°F73 mm82%77%
April11°C / 52°F4°C / 39°F87 mm80%77%
May18°C / 64°F11°C / 52°F94 mm81%75%
June23°C / 73°F17°C / 62°F107 mm78%68%
July26°C / 79°F21°C / 69°F89 mm75%62%
August26°C / 79°F20°C / 68°F79 mm72%59%
September23°C / 74°F17°C / 62°F89 mm74%59%
October17°C / 62°F11°C / 51°F99 mm77%68%
November9°C / 48°F4°C / 38°F64 mm78%73%
December4°C / 39°F0°C / 31°F67 mm84%84%

What to pack for March

  • A proper insulated winter coat
  • A hat, scarf and gloves
  • Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Cleveland?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other United States cities in March

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Cleveland in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Cleveland?

March is cool in Cleveland, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Cleveland in March?

Average highs are about 5°C (41°F) and average lows about -2°C (29°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in March?

Cleveland typically gets around 73 mm of rain in March — some rain.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cleveland (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.