Early spring · Weather & things to do
Beacon in March
Beacon warms up: highs climb to 46°F (8°C), from 37°F in February, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 46°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May and September & October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 38°F.
- Comfort improves from 45/100 in February to 51/100.
- Our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends Apr – Nov, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Beacon in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Bank Square Coffeehouse
Coffeehouse on the corner of Main Street and Route 9D.
Brothers Trattoria
Long-running family Italian on Main Street, open since 1998.
Beacon Bread Company
Bakery-cafe on Main Street with scratch breakfasts and bread.
Storm King Art Center
500-acre sculpture park with large-scale works across fields and hills.
Breakneck Ridge
Steep rock scramble with big Hudson Highlands views.
Nearby in March
- Manhattan in March~50 mi · highs 46°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hudson in March~52 mi · highs 43°F, 3.4 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- New York City in March~55 mi · highs 44°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Philadelphia in March~124 mi · highs 50°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Beacon in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Beacon?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are May and September & October, at up to 82. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow. Our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends Apr – Nov, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Beacon in March?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Beacon in March?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 48.4 in (1229 mm).
What should I pack for Beacon in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Beacon in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.