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Weather · March

Austin weather in March

Average highs of 73°F, lows of 52°F and 2.9 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Austin’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 52°F. That is 7° warmer than February, and 7° below the yearly average high.

Average high
73°F
Average low
52°F
Precipitation
2.9 in
Wet days
9
Sunrise · sunset
7:41 AM · 7:38 PM

March across the year

  1. 63°42°Jan
  2. 67°46°Feb
  3. 73°52°Mar
  4. 80°59°Apr
  5. 87°67°May
  6. 93°73°Jun
  7. 97°75°Jul
  8. 98°75°Aug
  9. 91°70°Sep
  10. 83°61°Oct
  11. 72°51°Nov
  12. 64°43°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

March is good for

What’s on in Austin in March

See all upcoming events and school days off.

See Austin

A look around town before you go.

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February67°F46°F1.9 in
March73°F52°F2.9 in
April80°F59°F2.4 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Austin in March?

Average highs are 73°F and average lows 52°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Austin in March?

March averages 2.9 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Austin in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:41 AM and sets about 7:38 PM, for roughly 12.0 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Austin?

Yes. March is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Austin-Camp Mabry station (1.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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