Tallahassee, FL weather in March
Expect mild weather with some rain in Tallahassee in March, with highs near 74°F and lows near 49°F. Rain falls on about 8 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 74°F
- Normal low
- 49°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 5.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:03 am / 6:35 pm | 7:27 am / 7:55 pm |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 12.5 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 48°F
- 9 am59°Fdew point 50°F
- Noon69°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm73°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm70°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tallahassee (4 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 snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in March
Normal precipitation is 5.2 in; a dry March brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 6.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 82°F
- Coolest March1996: average high 69°F
- Wettest March1991: 12.6 in
- Driest March2006: 0.3 in
- Highest reading91°F (March 21, 2006)
- Lowest reading21°F (March 5, 2002)
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 | 68°F | 74°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 49°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 16 | 9 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 12.0 h | 12.9 h |
Highs change by +6°F from February and +6°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Lakeland, FL217 mi · high 81°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA229 mi · high 66°F · 11 wet days
How Tallahassee ranks in March
- Normal high46th warmest of 378 cities; 20th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days139th driest of 378
- Comfortable days72nd most of 339
What to pack for Tallahassee in March
- Layers – afternoons near 74°F but nights near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 11; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 30. All frost dates for Tallahassee.
Heating and cooling
March has 163 heating degree days and 51 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Tallahassee in March?
The normal high is 74°F and the normal low is 49°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest March reading was 91°F (March 21, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Tallahassee in March?
About 8 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (12.6 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.3 in).
Is March a good time to visit Tallahassee?
March ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Tallahassee (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, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Tallahassee (USW00093805), 4.0 mi SW of the city center, 63 ft (141 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tallahassee Regional Airport (722140-93805), 5.2 mi SW of the city center, 56 ft (148 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).