What March feels like in Pittsburgh
For Pittsburgh, March is early spring on the calendar. Days are chilly rather than freezing, and walking is comfortable with a proper jacket. After dark the temperature drops clearly: nights hover around freezing, so frost is common. Damp air makes the cold feel rawer than the numbers alone suggest.
Rain in Pittsburgh in March
March is persistently wet here: some rain falls on about one day in 2. Each rainy day adds about 7.9 mm (0.3 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is close to Pittsburgh's typical rain per wet day for the whole year (about 8.3 mm).
Daylight and sunshine in March
In mid-March, sunrise is at about 7:34 am and sunset at about 7:26 pm (local time) — 11 h 52 min of daylight. Days are getting longer: 1 h 13 min more daylight than in mid-February. Measured sunshine covers about 63% of the daylight — there are plenty of bright spells.
How March compares to the rest of the year
In Pittsburgh's temperature order, March sits as the 5th coolest month. Against February, the average high is 6°C (10.8°F) higher, with 10 mm more rain. The warm-up continues into April. April averages a high of 16.7°C (62.1°F).
Who March suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
Tips for visiting Pittsburgh in March
Versatile Layers
Days are noticeably warmer than nights — layers you can add or remove.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light waterproof jacket.
Warm Layers
A proper winter coat, with gloves and a hat for early starts.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Pittsburgh in March?
It feels chilly: typical highs are 10.8°C (51.4°F), with lows near 0.1°C (32.2°F).
Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in March?
Quite a lot — 103 mm spread over about 13 days.
What should I wear in Pittsburgh in March?
Pack versatile layers, rain protection, warm layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is March or April better for visiting Pittsburgh?
On our 12-month climate ranking, April comes out ahead (#6 of 12 vs #9). April is warmer and has more rainy days.