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Weather · March

Galveston weather in March

Average highs of 72°F, lows of 58°F and 3.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Galveston’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 72°F and lows of 58°F. That is 6° warmer than February, and 7° below the yearly average high.

Average high
72°F
Average low
58°F
Precipitation
3.0 in
Wet days
7
Sunrise · sunset
7:29 AM · 7:27 PM

March across the year

  1. 63°49°Jan
  2. 66°52°Feb
  3. 72°58°Mar
  4. 78°65°Apr
  5. 84°72°May
  6. 90°78°Jun
  7. 91°80°Jul
  8. 92°80°Aug
  9. 89°76°Sep
  10. 82°69°Oct
  11. 72°59°Nov
  12. 66°52°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 7 days this month.

March is good for

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February66°F52°F2.1 in
March72°F58°F3.0 in
April78°F65°F2.1 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Galveston in March?

Average highs are 72°F and average lows 58°F, for a daily mean of 65°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Galveston in March?

March averages 3.0 in of precipitation over about 7 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Galveston in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:29 AM and sets about 7:27 PM, for roughly 12.0 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Galveston?

Yes. March is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Galveston Scholes Fld station (4.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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