Early spring · Weather & things to do
Springfield in March
Springfield warms up: highs climb to 56°F (13°C), from 45°F in February, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 68/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (112 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 56°F (13°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 35°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (112 mm).
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are September & October.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (March – May), which brings about 15.5 in (394 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (11°F) from February.
- Comfort improves from 52/100 in February to 68/100.
- Our Ozarks Hidden Gems route recommends Apr – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 35°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Springfield in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
Huge aquarium and wildlife galleries built around Ozarks and ocean habitats.
Why now March scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Fantastic Caverns
Ride-through cave tour by jeep-drawn tram, open year-round.
Why now Highs near 56°F and 4.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mother's Brewing Company
Downtown brewery taproom in a former bakery building.
Leong's Asian Diner
Family restaurant from the inventors of Springfield-style cashew chicken.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
The original Bass Pro flagship, with aquariums and taxidermy, attached to the museum.
Nearby in March
- Branson in March~39 mi · highs 59°F, 4.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in March~61 mi · highs 58°F, 4.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Kansas City in March~148 mi · highs 55°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Lawrence in March~161 mi · highs 55°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
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.
Springfield in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Springfield?
It's middling, scoring 68/100. The best months are September & October, at up to 87. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain. Our Ozarks Hidden Gems route recommends Apr – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Springfield in March?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in March?
Some: about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.8 in (1214 mm).
What should I pack for Springfield in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 35°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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