March rolls into DC like a lion and out like a lamb—well usually. The weather can be sunny skies one minute; rain the next. Or the temperature can be moderate and then all of the sudden take a dip, making it quite chilly. In early March, Washington, DC is less crowded, but towards the end of the month when the famous cherry blossoms start blooming, the crowds get heavy as people from all over the world flock to our nation’s capital for this harbinger of spring.
Weather
- Average High: 56 degrees
- Average Low: 37 degrees
- Record High: 89 (1990)
- Record Low: 14 degrees (1986)
- Average Precipitation: 3.6 inches
What to Pack
Think Water Resistant when packing for a visit to DC in March.
- Rain coats
- Wellies
- Umbrella
- Sweaters, long pants
- Comfortable walking shoes
March Happenings
- National Capital Boat Show. March 13-15, 2009. Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA.
- St. Patrick's Day Parde in Old Town Alexandria. Saturday, March 7, 2009. Parade starts at 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
- St. Patrick's Day Parade in Washington, DC. Sunday, March 15, 2009. Noon to 3:00 p.m. Parade route runs along Constitution Avenue - 7th to 17th Streets NW
- The Washington Home and Garden Show. March 19-22, 2009. Washington Convention Center.
- National Marathon. March 21, 2009. Washington, DC.
- National Cherry Blossom Festival. March 28 - April 12, 2009. Tidal Basin. Washington, DC.
- Smithsonian Kite Festival. March 28, 2009, 10 a.m.-4-p.m. Washington Monument, Washington, DC.
Things to Consider
- Rain storms can cause some travel delays.
- The end of March is especially busy in DC as the beginning of the tourist season begins.
- Book your hotel early and make reservations where ever they are required.
- If you have allergies, don’t forget to bring along any prescription or over the counter medications.
