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St. Louis in March
What March is really like in St. Louis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
March is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Changeable early spring weather, with the first blooms in the parks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in St. Louis: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (7°C (45°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Blooms in Forest Park and the Botanical Garden, baseball's return and changeable weather with strong storms.
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 parades downtown and in Dogtown (around 17 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Zoo · Forest Park
Saint Louis Zoo
Arrive at opening to find parking and see the animals before the heat, especially in July and August.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Iconic
Landmark · Downtown
Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village
The St.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
Garden · Shaw
Missouri Botanical Garden
Walk the Japanese garden in the morning light, and visit in late spring for the azaleas and irises or in winter for the Garden Glow lights.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Historic site · Soulard
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
The flagship brewery of Budweiser, a National Historic Landmark, has Victorian brick buildings, the ornate Brew House and the 1885 stables of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 2°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit St. Louis?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit St. Louis?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Changeable early spring weather, with the first blooms in the parks.
+How warm is St. Louis in March?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in St. Louis in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.