March weather forecast
Louisiana, USA

March marks the transition from winter to spring in Louisiana, with temperatures climbing steadily throughout the month. Southern regions, encompassing cities like Lafayette, begin to experience daytime highs between 72°F (22.2°C) and 76°F (24.4°C). Meanwhile, in the northern parts, including areas around Monroe, temperatures generally range from 67°F (19.4°C) to 71°F (21.7°C).

Nights in March become noticeably milder compared to the preceding winter months. In the southern locales, nighttime lows hover between 50°F (10°C) and 54°F (12.2°C), whereas the north experiences temperatures from 44°F (6.7°C) to 48°F (8.9°C).

While March signals a decline in the possibility of snow, especially in the south, sporadic light snow or frost isn't entirely out of the question for the northern regions, though such occurrences are rare. Rainfall starts to increase as March advances, setting the stage for the notably wetter months of April and May. Thunderstorms become more frequent, often accompanied by moderate to heavy rain showers.

Comparatively, March showcases a marked difference from the colder and more dormant February. The state begins to exhibit signs of rejuvenation, with flora starting to blossom, especially towards the end of the month. It's also worth noting that as March progresses, daylight hours extend, providing ample sunshine that further accentuates the state's transition into spring.

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• New Orleans - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in New Orleans, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. March and April are months with the least rain in New Orleans when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of rain.
• Baton Rouge - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Baton Rouge, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Baton Rouge?
• Shreveport - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Shreveport? In Shreveport, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.
• Lafayette - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lafayette and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. The month with the least rainfall in Lafayette is March, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.
• Lake Charles - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lake Charles and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Lake Charles?
• Kenner - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Kenner and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Kenner?
• Bossier City - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bossier City, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Bossier City?
• Monroe - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Monroe, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Monroe?
• Alexandria - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Alexandria? March generally ushers in warmer weather to Alexandria, Louisiana, with a noticeable increase in temperature from February.
• Houma - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Houma, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Houma?
• New Iberia - March »
  The month with the least rainfall in New Iberia is March, when the rain falls for 9.8 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in New Iberia?
• Slidell - March »
  When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Slidell? On the first day of March in Slidell, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.