From Heather Cross,
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February in NYC | New York City Calendar | April in NYC

March Weather:

• Average High: 50°F (10°C)
• Average Low: 35°F (2°C)
• March tends to be rainy, but for the most part, temperatures stay above freezing
• there is an average of over 4 inches of precipitation in March

What to Wear:

• pack an umbrella -- you'll be happy to have it when it starts to rain
• a waterproof jacket or trenchcoat is recommended -- while umbrellas are helpful, nothing compares with a good raincoat
• pack sweaters and long pants to wear -- it can be cool, particularly at night and when it's wet, it feels even colder
• closed toe shoes, comfortable for walking and water-resistant if possible

March Perks:

• cooler weather continues to make bargain accommodations and flights to New York City available
• March is typically less crowded than April and May
• St Patrick's Day is celebrated enthusiastically by New Yorkers of every pursuasion, with Irish pubs being quite crowded on March 17
• less likely to have travel troubles due to snow than in January and February
• the Easter Parade is a great chance to have an "only in New York" experience

March Cons:

• rainy, chilly weather

Good to Know:

• Many American universities have a week of vacation in March called "Spring Break" -- while many students head to the beach, college students often visit New York City if they live nearby.
• Easter Weekend can mean closings on the Friday before Easter, as well as on Easter Sunday. However, Easter Monday, which is often a holiday in Europe, is not commonly observed and will have little impact on stores, restaurants and New York City institutions.

March Highlights/Events:

• St. Patrick's Day Resources | St. Patrick's Day Parade | St. Patrick's Day Pictures
• Ice Skating in New York City
• Easter Directory | Easter Day Parade

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