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Pittsburgh in March
What March is really like in Pittsburgh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Changeable weather from snow to mild days; Lent fish fries run every Friday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Pittsburgh: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with February (4°C (39°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:32
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:27
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Changeable, from late snow in March to mild green May, with Lent fish fries, baseball's return and the marathon.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- St. Patrick's Day Parade downtown (usually the Saturday before 17 March)
- Lenten fish fries across the city (Fridays in Lent)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Landmark · North Shore
PNC Park
Walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge from downtown before the game, and pick seats on the third-base side for the skyline view.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- After dark
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Viewpoint · Mount Washington
Grandview Avenue overlooks
A string of platforms along Grandview Avenue looks straight down on the Point, where the Allegheny and Monongahela join to form the Ohio, with downtown's towers and bridges spread out below.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- After dark
Park · Downtown
Point State Park and Fort Pitt
Walk out to the fountain at the point for the view up to Mount Washington, then follow the riverfront trail along either bank.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Views
Museum · Point Breeze
The Frick Pittsburgh
Industrialist Henry Clay Frick's family home, Clayton, is preserved with its original furnishings, alongside a small art museum, a greenhouse and the Car and Carriage Museum, which displays vintage automobiles including a 1914 Rolls-Royce.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near -1°C and 14 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Pittsburgh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Changeable weather from snow to mild days; Lent fish fries run every Friday.
+How warm is Pittsburgh in March?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in March?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.