New Braunfels, TX weather in March
In March, New Braunfels sees highs around 75°F and lows around 51°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 6 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 75°F
- Normal low
- 51°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 55°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 6:31 pm | 7:23 am / 7:50 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 (Central Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am55°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 50°F
- Noon68°Fdew point 50°F
- 3 pm72°Fdew point 49°F
- 6 pm70°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm63°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from San Antonio Intl Airport (24 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 2.7 in; a dry March brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.2 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, 1991-20202017: average high 79°F
- Coolest March2001: average high 66°F
- Wettest March2007: 7.5 in
- Driest March2011: 0.04 in
- Highest reading96°F (March 18, 2013)
- Lowest reading15°F (March 4, 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 | 75°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 51°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 14 | 8 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 12.0 h | 12.9 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Laredo, TX173 mi · high 81°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Killeen, TX101 mi · high 70°F · 9 wet days
How New Braunfels ranks in March
- Normal high41st warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days77th driest of 378
- Comfortable days117th most of 339
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 1; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 20. All frost dates for New Braunfels.
Heating and cooling
March has 144 heating degree days and 74 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is New Braunfels in March?
The normal high is 75°F and the normal low is 51°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest March reading was 96°F (March 18, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in New Braunfels in March?
About 6 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.04 in).
Is March a good time to visit New Braunfels?
March ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for New Braunfels (67 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Austin San Antonio (USW00012971), 5.8 mi E of the city center, 633 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: New Braunfels (USC00416276), 3.8 mi SW of the city center, 720 ft (90 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: San Antonio Intl Airport (USW00012921), 24 mi WSW of the city center, 789 ft (159 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: New Braunfels Municipal Airport (722416-12971), 4.7 mi E of the city center, 648 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).