New York in March
Spring arrives unevenly in March, alternating snow flurries and 15°C afternoons, while the parade crowd gives the first real hint of the season ahead.
Is March a good time to visit New York?
March is one of the better months to visit New York. Crowds sit around 52/100, with typical highs near 11°C.
What’s on in March
- St Patrick’s Day Parade — Fifth Avenue closed for the day
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in New York, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit New York?
March is one of the better months to visit New York. Crowds sit around 52/100, with typical highs near 11°C.
How crowded is New York in March?
New York sits at roughly 52/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 16 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in New York in March?
Expect highs around 11°C and lows near 2°C in March, with about 11 wet days across the month.