Schenectady in March
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 7°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
7°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
11Rainy days (97 mm)
11:39 hDaylight
07:16Sunrise · 18:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 7°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -3°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in March is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -8°C | 76 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 2°C | -7°C | 71 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | 7°C | -3°C | 97 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.7 |
| April | 14°C | 3°C | 103 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 103 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 25°C | 14°C | 123 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 27°C | 17°C | 113 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 107 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 105 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 15°C | 6°C | 114 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| November | 9°C | 0°C | 83 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 3°C | -5°C | 96 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Schenectady in March?
Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about -3°C.
When is the best time to visit Schenectady?
The best months are September, August, July.