Things to Do in Hartford in March
March weather, activities, events & insider tips
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March Weather in Hartford
Long-run averages for March
49°F (10°C)
High Temp
30°F (-1°C)
Low Temp
4.5 inches (114 mm)
Rainfall
67%
Humidity
4
Sunny-Day UV
⚠ Near-freezing temperatures: pack warm layers
What's On in Hartford in March
Hartford in March sees average high temperatures of 10°C and average low temperatures of -1°C, with average rainfall of 114 mm. March is 5°C warmer than February and wetter than February (114 mm vs 79 mm), while it is 5°C cooler than April. Good Friday falls on Friday 26 March 2027.
March Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 5°C | -5°C | 79 mm |
| March | 10°C | -1°C | 114 mm |
| April | 15°C | 4°C | 112 mm |
March is 5°C warmer than February; wetter than February (114 mm vs 79 mm); 5°C cooler than April.
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Open-Meteo.
Daylight in March
Day length: 11 h 09 min on 1 March, 11 h 49 min on 15 March (+77 min compared with mid-February).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Public Holidays and Long Weekends
- Good Friday: Friday 26 March 2027 (3-day weekend (Fri–Sun))
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Long-weekend notes are computed from the weekday.
Notable Places to Visit
Islamic Center of Connecticut
Mosque in Windsor, Connecticut, U.S. with an attached cemetery
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Places within 8 km, ordered by Wikipedia coverage. Opening hours as mapped in OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-16); check before you go. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); descriptions from Wikidata (CC0).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Hartford get in March?
On average 114 mm in March.
How warm is Hartford in March?
Average highs are 10°C and average lows -1°C.
How long are the days in Hartford in March?
About 11 h 49 min of daylight on 15 March.
Are there public holidays in Hartford in March?
Yes: Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027. 1 of them create a long weekend.
What are some notable places to visit in Hartford?
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Mark Twain House, Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford Union Station (from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata).
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Public Holidays in March
Dates that affect opening hours, transport and crowds
Good Friday
A public holiday in these regions only: US-CT, US-DE, US-HI, US-IN, US-KY, US-LA, US-NC, US-ND, US-NJ, US-TN.
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