Your March weather guide
WarmWeather in Orlando in March
March is a good choice for Orlando if you want warm days rather than relentless heat. Average afternoons reach around 25°C, while nights fall to about 14°C, so pack light clothes alongside a warmer layer. With about 7 rainy days, allow some flexibility rather than expecting an entirely dry holiday. For a UK traveller, the appeal is comfortable daytime warmth; the catch is that evenings and occasional colder spells can need more than a T-shirt.
Long-term climate averages for Orlando, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Orlando, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Orlando.
- Average daytime high
- 24.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 29°C
- Average night-time low
- 14.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +14.2°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.2h
- 53% of 11.8 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 64 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days over 25°C
- 52%
- 6% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 35.0°C
- 2020-03-28
- Record low 1991-2020
- 1.6°C
- 1993-03-14
- Flight from London
- ≈ 9 h 30 min
- 6988 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 8th warmest month of the year in Orlando and ranks 41st of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within United States it is 3rd of 6 (United States in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Orlando is 14.2°C warmer by day and 10.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Orlando peaks at 24.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 29.3°C or more. About 52% of days top 25°C and 1 in 16 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.2°C; one night in ten drops to 8.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 35.0°C (2020-03-28) and the coldest night 1.6°C (1993-03-14).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 64 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2011 with 173 mm, the driest 2006 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 69%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:35 and sets about 19:34 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 48%.
Is March a good time to visit Orlando?
Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, manageable rain. The best months for Orlando on our scoring are April, November, March; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Warm afternoons, but keep a layer handy
Plan outdoor time around warm afternoons, without assuming every day will feel like summer. Days reach 25°C on 52% of occasions, while only 6% reach 30°C, making March a sensible fit if you enjoy warmth but dislike persistent high heat. Hotter spells still happen: the warmest days reach around 29°C or more, so shade breaks and sun protection belong in your plans. The bigger packing trap is the evening temperature. Although the average night low is around 14°C, the coldest nights can fall to about 8°C or below. Bring trousers and a jumper or light jacket rather than relying entirely on shorts and summer tops.
Leave room for rain in your plans
March offers about 6.2 hours of sunshine within 11.8 hours of daylight, so there is useful time for being outdoors, but daylight does not mean uninterrupted sun. About 7 rainy days makes a light waterproof a practical addition to your bag. Keep weather-sensitive plans flexible and leave an indoor alternative for wet periods. The monthly figures do not tell you when rain will arrive or how long it will last, so avoid assuming it will only interrupt the afternoon. March suits travellers who can accept some mixed weather in return for warm days; it is less suited to anyone whose holiday depends on sunshine from morning to evening.
A little perspective
Orlando through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7°C | 11.1°C | 4.9 | 57 | 6 | 19% |
| February | 22.3°C | 12.4°C | 5.5 | 51 | 7 | 32% |
| MarchSelectedbest | 24.7°C | 14.2°C | 6.2 | 64 | 7 | 52% |
| Aprilbest | 27.4°C | 17.0°C | 6.9 | 55 | 7 | 78% |
| May | 30.1°C | 20.0°C | 7.5 | 74 | 10 | 96% |
| June | 31.1°C | 23.0°C | 5.4 | 162 | 20 | 100% |
| July | 31.4°C | 23.9°C | 5.0 | 163 | 23 | 100% |
| August | 31.2°C | 24.0°C | 4.6 | 179 | 24 | 100% |
| September | 29.9°C | 23.1°C | 4.7 | 146 | 19 | 99% |
| October | 27.5°C | 19.8°C | 5.7 | 72 | 11 | 86% |
| Novemberbest | 24.3°C | 15.7°C | 5.5 | 40 | 6 | 49% |
| December | 21.9°C | 12.8°C | 4.9 | 54 | 6 | 28% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
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A little more detail
Orlando in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Orlando hot in March?
Orlando is warm in March: the average daytime high is 24.7°C and nights average 14.2°C. About 52% of March days reach 25°C or more.
How much does it rain in Orlando in March?
Orlando sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 64 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2011 (173 mm) and the driest was 2006 (4 mm).
How sunny is Orlando in March?
Orlando gets around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.8 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Orlando compare with the UK in March?
Orlando is on average 14.2°C warmer than London by day in March (24.7°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Orlando?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Orlando reached 35.0°C on 2020-03-28, and the coldest night dropped to 1.6°C on 1993-03-14.
How much warmer is Orlando than London in March?
Orlando’s average daytime high is 24.7°C, compared with 10.5°C in London, a difference of 14.2°C. That is a substantial change for daytime clothing, though Orlando’s cooler nights mean you should still bring a warmer layer.
Is March among the best months to visit Orlando?
Yes. March sits alongside April and November among the best months for weather overall. It offers warmth with some rain rather than dependable dry heat, making it a good fit if you value comfortable outdoor days over very hot conditions.
Is Orlando a long-haul trip from the UK?
Yes. The flight from London is about 9 hours 30 minutes, so the warmer weather comes with a long-haul journey. March is worth considering if that travel time feels justified by warm afternoons, while accepting some rain and cooler evenings.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Orlando. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C