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Massachusetts weather in March
The state broadly agrees with itself in March: afternoons run 46° in Cape Cod and 46° in Boston, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations — Boston and the Cape, where the ocean softens winter and holds spring back; the Berkshires out west run colder than both.
Boston
Highs near 46°, nights around 31°, and 9.0 in of snow in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 46° / 31° | 4 | 9.0 in | Slush, false starts, and one surprise storm nobody planned for. |
Cape Cod
Highs near 46°, nights around 30°, and 4.3 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod | 46° / 30° | 11 | Grey, blustery, and stubbornly not yet spring. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.