Boise Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Boise

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
-0.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
5.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
47 mm
Avg Humidity
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66%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Boise March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Boise, with average highs near 10.7°C and lows around -0.4°C (mean 5.1°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

Boise March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Boise. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Boise was 2015 — when the month averaged 8.7°C — while the coldest was 2023 at 1°C. Typical March days reach 10.7°C with nights near -0.4°C. The long-term March temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp4.1°C→4.7°C+0.6°C
Max Temp9.2°C→10.0°C+0.8°C
Min Temp-1.1°C→-0.7°C+0.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

1.0°C–3.0°C2 yr (4%)
3.0°C–5.0°C18 yr (40%)
5.0°C–7.0°C19 yr (42%)
7.0°C–9.0°C6 yr (13%)

Boise March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is a relatively wet time of year in Boise, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2017 with 109 mm, while the driest was 1994 at 6 mm.

Boise March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Boise during March averages 66%. The most humid March was 1983 at 76%, and the least humid was 1994 at 55%.

Boise March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Boise. The sunniest Marchs were 1992 and 2021 at 4.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 3.1.

Boise March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Boise during March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest March was 2006 at 2.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1992 at 1.7 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Boise

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How March Ranks in Boise

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Boise March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.6°C5.5°C5.2°C5.7°C4.8°C+0.2°C
Avg High10.0°C11.3°C10.7°C11.1°C10.2°C+0.2°C
Avg Low-0.8°C-0.3°C-0.4°C0.2°C-0.5°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain54 mm38 mm38 mm55 mm51 mm-3 mm

Extreme March Records in Boise

🔥Warmest March23.4°C2015
🧊Coldest March-10.0°C1989
🌧️Wettest March109 mm2017
🏜️Driest March6 mm1994
🌬️Windiest March2.8 m/s2006

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Boise have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -10°C (1989) to a record high of 23.4°C (2015).

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Rainfall in March is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 47 mm, with a wettest year of 109 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Boise?

A good time to visit Boise

March is a good time to visit Boise, with days averaging 10.7°C and nights around -0.4°C (mean 5.1°C, cooler than Boise's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but March still suits most travellers.

See Boise's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Boise Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Boise, with average highs near 10.7°C and lows around -0.4°C (mean 5.1°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 66% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 47 mm of rainfall in Boise, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 109 mm (2017), and the driest just 6 mm (1994). Humidity sits around 66% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.2°C to 10°C and overnight lows from -1.1°C to -0.7°C over the same span.
March Weather in Boise, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202511.5°C6.0°C0.6°C23.3°C-3.6°C51 mm70%2.3 m/s3.9
20249.8°C4.7°C-0.5°C19.3°C-8.4°C64 mm69%2 m/s4
2023 ❄️5.4°C1.0°C-3.4°C10.4°C-7.4°C100 mm74%2.7 m/s3.4
202212.1°C6.4°C0.6°C22.2°C-7.2°C16 mm64%2.4 m/s4.2
202111.4°C5.3°C-0.8°C22.1°C-4.4°C20 mm61%2.4 m/s4.7
202011.0°C5.6°C0.3°C19.3°C-4.2°C52 mm64%2 m/s4.1
20199.9°C4.7°C-0.4°C17.0°C-4.8°C25 mm66%2 m/s4.1
20189.3°C4.2°C-0.9°C18.1°C-6.3°C69 mm68%2.4 m/s4
2017 🌧️12.2°C7.0°C1.8°C21.0°C-4.4°C109 mm73%2.3 m/s3.5
201611.5°C6.0°C0.6°C18.9°C-3.7°C61 mm69%2.6 m/s3.8
2015 🔥14.6°C8.7°C2.8°C23.4°C-4.6°C17 mm58%2 m/s4.5
201411.2°C5.7°C0.2°C20.6°C-4.4°C67 mm66%2.3 m/s4
201311.7°C5.8°C-0.1°C22.1°C-5.5°C16 mm58%2.3 m/s4.4
201211.4°C5.7°C0.0°C22.2°C-6.8°C70 mm68%2.6 m/s3.4
20118.8°C3.9°C-1.0°C17.0°C-5.2°C80 mm74%2.6 m/s3.1
201010.8°C4.9°C-1.1°C17.9°C-5.6°C39 mm65%2.7 m/s4.1
20098.5°C3.3°C-2.0°C19.5°C-8.3°C45 mm65%2.6 m/s3.7
20088.1°C3.0°C-2.0°C14.8°C-5.6°C41 mm66%2.3 m/s4
200713.6°C7.2°C0.8°C22.1°C-5.5°C14 mm62%2.3 m/s4.4
20068.1°C3.3°C-1.4°C16.4°C-6.0°C65 mm72%2.8 m/s3.5
200511.8°C6.1°C0.4°C20.8°C-4.0°C40 mm58%2.2 m/s4.1
200414.2°C7.9°C1.7°C23.3°C-3.3°C16 mm62%2.2 m/s4.4
200311.4°C6.1°C0.7°C20.8°C-4.4°C50 mm66%2.3 m/s3.9
20028.4°C3.1°C-2.2°C19.8°C-9.0°C38 mm67%2.3 m/s4.2
200112.8°C6.7°C0.6°C20.4°C-4.2°C32 mm61%2.3 m/s4.2
200010.6°C4.8°C-1.1°C18.0°C-4.2°C43 mm65%2.3 m/s4.4
199910.1°C4.7°C-0.6°C19.9°C-4.6°C20 mm64%2.6 m/s4
199810.6°C5.2°C-0.3°C20.6°C-7.2°C41 mm66%2.2 m/s4
199710.5°C5.0°C-0.6°C21.0°C-5.2°C27 mm67%2.4 m/s4.1
199610.7°C5.0°C-0.7°C16.6°C-5.1°C55 mm70%2.2 m/s4.1
19959.9°C4.7°C-0.6°C18.2°C-4.7°C68 mm67%2.4 m/s3.9
199413.6°C6.7°C-0.2°C23.0°C-4.7°C6 mm55%2.2 m/s4.6
199310.8°C5.3°C-0.2°C20.6°C-9.7°C85 mm75%1.9 m/s3.5
199214.9°C8.3°C1.7°C21.5°C-1.5°C10 mm59%1.7 m/s4.7
19919.8°C4.2°C-1.5°C20.5°C-4.5°C47 mm63%2.6 m/s4.1
199012.0°C5.7°C-0.5°C20.6°C-5.9°C25 mm61%2.3 m/s4.5
19899.6°C4.3°C-0.9°C17.5°C-10.0°C91 mm75%2.5 m/s3.5
198810.3°C4.4°C-1.6°C22.5°C-5.3°C34 mm60%2.5 m/s4.2
198710.6°C5.2°C-0.3°C19.8°C-6.0°C43 mm64%2.4 m/s4.3
198613.1°C7.3°C1.4°C22.8°C-3.3°C56 mm69%2.2 m/s4.3
19857.8°C2.4°C-2.9°C15.8°C-6.8°C27 mm69%2.5 m/s4.1
19849.1°C3.9°C-1.2°C17.5°C-5.8°C50 mm74%2.1 m/s3.8
19839.4°C4.8°C0.1°C17.0°C-3.9°C90 mm76%2.5 m/s—
19828.3°C3.4°C-1.4°C15.6°C-4.8°C43 mm72%2.1 m/s—
198111.6°C5.8°C0.0°C17.1°C-4.6°C51 mm63%2.3 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Boise March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Boise in March?▼

The average high in March is around 10.7°C with lows near -0.4°C (mean 5.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Boise in March?▼

March averages 47 mm of rainfall in Boise, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 109 mm in 2017.

What was the hottest March on record in Boise?▼

The hottest March reached 23.4°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to -10°C in 1989.

Has March in Boise gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.2°C to 10°C and overnight lows from -1.1°C to -0.7°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Boise?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Boise and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 10.7°C daytime highs and -0.4°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Boise?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Boise, averaging 5.1°C.

What should I pack for Boise in March?▼

For March in Boise, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10.7°C and lows of -0.4°C.

Is Boise humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 66% — moderately humid.

How windy is Boise in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.3 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 2.8 m/s (2006).

Which March had the most rainfall in Boise?▼

The wettest March on record was 2017 with 109 mm. On average, March sees 47 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Boise behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.