Raleigh weather in March (North Carolina, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Raleigh in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Raleigh generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Raleigh in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 228 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Raleigh climate page with graphs.

 

Raleigh, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 63%  
SunshineSunshine 228 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Raleigh in March?

For visitors traveling to Raleigh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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