Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2010 - 10:35 pm:

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NEW YORK CITY
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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