Gainesville, FL weather in March
Expect mild weather with some rain in Gainesville in March, with highs near 76°F and lows near 50°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 76°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 74°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 52°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:54 am / 6:28 pm | 7:19 am / 7:47 pm |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 12.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am52°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 am61°Fdew point 52°F
- Noon71°Fdew point 51°F
- 3 pm74°Fdew point 50°F
- 6 pm69°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 53°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cross City Airport (47 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in March
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry March brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 83°F
- Coolest March1996: average high 70°F
- Wettest March1996: 11.1 in
- Driest March2006: 0.3 in
- Highest reading93°F (March 28, 2020)
- Lowest reading25°F (March 16, 2017)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 76°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 50°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 16 | 8 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 12.0 h | 12.9 h |
Highs change by +5°F from February and +6°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Lakeland, FL114 mi · high 81°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: St. Simons Island, GA117 mi · high 70°F · 8 wet days
How Gainesville ranks in March
- Normal high39th warmest of 378 cities; 16th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days110th driest of 378
- Comfortable days82nd most of 339
What to pack for Gainesville in March
- Layers – afternoons near 76°F but nights near 50°F
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 3; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 23. All frost dates for Gainesville.
Heating and cooling
March has 132 heating degree days and 62 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gainesville in March?
The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest March reading was 93°F (March 28, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Gainesville in March?
About 7 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (11.1 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.3 in).
Is March a good time to visit Gainesville?
March ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Gainesville (68 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Gainesville Rgnl Airport (USW00012816), 4.1 mi NE of the city center, 123 ft (55 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: High Springs (USC00083956), 20 mi NW of the city center, 65 ft (113 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Cross City Airport (USW00012833), 47 mi W of the city center, 38 ft (140 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cross City Airport (722120-12833), 47 mi W of the city center, 38 ft (140 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).