Weather · March
Richmond weather in March
Average highs of 64°F, lows of 47°F and 3.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
March is Richmond’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 64°F and lows of 47°F. That is 3° warmer than February, and 3° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 64°F
- Average low
- 47°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2 in
- Wet days
- 9
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:20 AM · 7:15 PM
What to wear in March
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 9 days this month.
What March weather is good for
What’s on in Richmond in March
Guides for this month: St. Patrick’s Day in Richmond.
See all upcoming events and school days off.
March compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Richmond and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Richmond in March?
Average highs are 64°F and average lows 47°F, for a daily mean of 56°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Richmond in March?
March averages 3.2 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Richmond in March?
Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:20 AM and sets about 7:15 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
Is March a good time to visit Richmond?
The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. March is mild, with St. Patrick’s Day events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Richmond station (2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.