Early spring · Weather & things to do
Decorah in March
Decorah warms up: highs climb to 43°F (6°C), from 29°F in February, with lows of 24°F (-4°C) and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 43°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 24°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 43°F (6°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.0 in (51 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 August & September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 35°F.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: April brings 3.8 in (96 mm).
- Comfort holds steady from February (49 → 51/100).
- Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 43°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 24°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Decorah in March
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Trout Run Trail
11-mile paved bike loop past a trout hatchery, bluffs and farmland.
Mabe's Pizza
Family pizza place on Water Street since 1953.
Dunning's Spring Park
Short walk to a 200-foot waterfall tumbling off a limestone bluff.
Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm
Heirloom gardens, orchards and trails on an 890-acre farm.
Oneota Community Food Co-op
Local grocery with a deli for sandwiches and picnic supplies.
Nearby in March
- Dubuque in March~79 mi · highs 46°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Minneapolis in March~137 mi · highs 41°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Des Moines in March~151 mi · highs 49°F, 1.9 in rain or snow · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in March~196 mi · highs 43°F, 2.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, 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.
Decorah in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Decorah?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are August & September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 43°F (6°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow. Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Decorah in March?
Average highs are 43°F (6°C) and average lows 24°F (-4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Decorah in March?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 37.0 in (939 mm).
What should I pack for Decorah in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 43°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 24°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Decorah in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.