March in Lexington, KY: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average March Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 58°F |
| Avg daily low | 38°F |
| Rainy days | 15 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 11.6 mph |
March sits at a genuine crossroads in Lexington. You arrive nine degrees warmer than February's 49°F average high, which is a meaningful shift — fairways are firmer, fingers are less numb, and morning tee times are actually tolerable. But the 58°F average high still lands below the 60–80°F comfort window, and the 20°F daily swing from high to low means the back nine can feel noticeably colder than the front. Dress in layers and plan to shed them.
The Variable tier on this page is earned. March is Lexington's windiest month of the year at 11.6 mph peak, and it ties for the fourth-wettest at 15 precipitation days. That combination keeps rounds unpredictable. You might catch a warm, calm Thursday that plays like late April — or a raw, blustery Saturday that tests your patience as much as your swing. Checking the forecast the night before is not optional in March.
With 15 precipitation days spread across the month, booking a refundable or same-week tee time is worth the extra effort — a reservation made two weeks out has a real chance of landing on a wet day. Midday slots starting around 11 AM give the temperature time to climb toward the 58°F average high and let overnight dampness burn off the greens before you putt. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
March arrives nine degrees warmer than February's 49°F average high, which makes it significantly more playable at a basic comfort level, though precipitation days rise from 13 to 15. Compared to April, the gap is smaller: you give up just six degrees of average high and the precipitation count stays identical at 15 days. The one measurable improvement heading into April is wind — peak gusts ease from 11.6 mph down to 11.2 mph, a modest but real relief given that March is the windiest month of the year.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Lexington, KY for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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It depends heavily on the week. The average high reaches 58°F, which is just below the comfortable playing range, and March is both the windiest month of the year at 11.6 mph and tied for the fourth-wettest at 15 precipitation days. Good days exist, but you should treat March as a weather-watch month rather than a reliable golf window.
Plan for a 20°F swing between the morning low of 38°F and the afternoon high of 58°F, so a layering system is more practical than a single jacket. A thermal base layer, a wind-resistant outer shell, and at least one spare glove cover most conditions you'll encounter. Wind is the bigger factor than rain on many March days given the 11.6 mph peak, so a fitted wind layer matters more than a heavy waterproof one.