Early spring · Weather & things to do
Mount Washington in March
Mount Washington warms up: highs climb to 47°F (9°C), from 37°F in February, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.1 in (78 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 3.1 in (78 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 41/100 in February to 54/100.
- Our Pittsburgh New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.1 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mount Washington in March
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Station Square
Old Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad station and freight buildings on the riverbank, now shops and restaurants.
Grandview Avenue overlooks
Row of overlook platforms along the ridge with a full view of downtown, the Point and the bridges.
Strip District
Old wholesale produce district along Penn Avenue, now full of food shops, coffee roasters and markets.
Monongahela Incline
Oldest operating funicular in the US, from 1870, running down the hill to Station Square.
Nearby in March
- Cleveland in March~115 mi · highs 41°F, 2.8 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- German Village in March~161 mi · highs 50°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Shenandoah in March~164 mi · highs 47°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Washington, DC in March~190 mi · highs 52°F, 3.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown & the Cultural District.
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.
Mount Washington in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Mount Washington?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are May and September & October, at up to 87. Expect highs of 47°F (9°C) and 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Mount Washington in March?
Average highs are 47°F (9°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Mount Washington in March?
Some: about 3.1 in (78 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 39.0 in (991 mm).
What should I pack for Mount Washington in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.1 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Mount Washington
Planning Mount Washington 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.