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McAllen weather in March

Average highs of 83°F, lows of 63°F and 1.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is McAllen’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 83°F and lows of 63°F. That is 6° warmer than February, and 4° below the yearly average high.

Average high
83°F
Average low
63°F
Precipitation
1.4 in
Wet days
4
Sunrise · sunset
7:42 AM · 7:41 PM

March across the year

  1. 73°53°Jan
  2. 77°57°Feb
  3. 83°63°Mar
  4. 88°68°Apr
  5. 93°74°May
  6. 97°78°Jun
  7. 99°79°Jul
  8. 100°79°Aug
  9. 94°76°Sep
  10. 89°69°Oct
  11. 80°60°Nov
  12. 74°54°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.

March is good for

What’s on in McAllen in March

See all upcoming events and school days off.

See McAllen

A look around town before you go.

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A DRIVE AROUND TOWN

McAllen - Texas - 4K Downtown Drive

Mileage Mike Travels’ recorded May 2023 drive through McAllen, with sampled scenes on Jackson Avenue and South and North 10th Street. It is not a live traffic camera; streets and businesses may have changed.

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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT

Mercado District | McAllen TX | Rio Grande Valley

RGV TASTE’s short Mercado District clip shows an indoor food-vendor counter. Check the food hall’s current vendors and hours rather than relying on this earlier recording.

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February77°F57°F0.70 in
March83°F63°F1.4 in
April88°F68°F1.4 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit McAllen and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in McAllen in March?

Average highs are 83°F and average lows 63°F, for a daily mean of 73°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in McAllen in March?

March averages 1.4 in of precipitation over about 4 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in McAllen in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:42 AM and sets about 7:41 PM, for roughly 12.0 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit McAllen?

The mildest months for visiting are January, February, December. March is warm, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Mcallen Miller Intl Ap station (2.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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