Planning a trip to Raleigh in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 95 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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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
95 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Raleigh has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Raleigh in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Raleigh for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +64°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +70°F.
Is Raleigh warm or cold in March?
Raleigh is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +43°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 Raleigh:
Climate in Raleigh in March
Raleigh weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+55°F
+63°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
-2°F
+16°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+90°F
+97°F
Rainfall
68 mm
95 mm
89 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
67%
65%
63%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
6
Cloudy days
10
10
10
Rainy days
10
13
13
Snowy days
3
1
0
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +55°F to +63°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 68 mm to 95 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 65%.Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 7.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Raleigh in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 153 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate 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:
Raleigh wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 114 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Raleigh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Raleigh?
This is the weather in Raleigh in March 2023:
1 March
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+68°F
2 March
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+67°F
3 March
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+70°F
4 March
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+73°F
5 March
☀️
+67°F
6 March
☁️
+72°F
7 March
☀️
+77°F
8 March
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+60°F
9 March
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+62°F
10 March
☁️
+53°F
11 March
☁️
+55°F
12 March
🌫️
+48°F
13 March
🌫️
+57°F
14 March
☀️
+50°F
15 March
☀️
+56°F
16 March
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+66°F
17 March
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+69°F
18 March
🌧️
+64°F
19 March
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+52°F
20 March
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+54°F
21 March
☀️
+64°F
22 March
☁️
+58°F
23 March
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+80°F
24 March
☁️
+86°F
25 March
☁️
+76°F
26 March
🌧️
+70°F
27 March
🌧️
+78°F
28 March
☁️
+71°F
29 March
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+62°F
30 March
☀️
+67°F
31 March
☁️
+69°F
In March 2023 Raleigh had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Raleigh climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Raleigh in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+68°F) and the highest in 1990 (+74°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 629 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1994 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Raleigh in March:
Is March a good time to visit Raleigh?
March is a really good time to go to Raleigh. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Raleigh.
Can you sunbathe in Raleigh in March?
March has mild temperatures in Raleigh. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Raleigh rainy in March?
Raleigh 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 Raleigh in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Raleigh 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 Raleigh, 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.
