Planning a trip to Charleston in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 92 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Charleston has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Charleston in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Charleston for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +77°F.
Is Charleston warm or cold in March?
Charleston is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +52°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Charleston:
Climate in Charleston in March
Charleston weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+68°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+19°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+90°F
+91°F
Rainfall
86 mm
92 mm
75 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
73%
73%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
8
9
11
Cloudy days
9
10
8
Rainy days
11
12
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +68°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 86 mm to 92 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 9.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Charleston in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Charleston is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Charleston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 64 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Charleston wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 179 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 33% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Charleston?
This is the weather in Charleston in March 2024:
1 March
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+84°F
2 March
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+79°F
3 March
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+76°F
4 March
☀️
+79°F
5 March
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+71°F
6 March
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+74°F
7 March
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+83°F
8 March
☀️
+74°F
9 March
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+65°F
10 March
🌧️
+64°F
11 March
☀️
+63°F
12 March
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+64°F
13 March
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+62°F
14 March
☀️
+57°F
15 March
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+58°F
16 March
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+64°F
17 March
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+70°F
18 March
🌧️
+69°F
19 March
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+61°F
20 March
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+57°F
21 March
☀️
+61°F
22 March
☁️
+70°F
23 March
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+78°F
24 March
☀️
+79°F
25 March
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+75°F
26 March
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+80°F
27 March
🌫️
+76°F
28 March
☁️
+71°F
29 March
🌫️
+65°F
30 March
☀️
+68°F
31 March
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+77°F
In March 2024 Charleston had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Charleston climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Charleston in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+72°F) and the highest in 2012 (+77°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 770 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 2044 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Charleston in March:
Is March a good time to visit Charleston?
March is a really good time to go to Charleston. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Charleston.
Can you sunbathe in Charleston in March?
March has mild temperatures in Charleston. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Charleston rainy in March?
Charleston is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Charleston in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Charleston in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Charleston, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
