Blue Ridge Mountains

Blue Ridge Mountains Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in March.

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Asheville Bryson City Roanoke Helen

Planning a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Blue Ridge Mountains in March

The Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in the Blue Ridge Mountains generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Blowing Rock at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Blue Ridge at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Blue Ridge and 0°C (32°F) in Blowing Rock.

For specific regional insights in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Asheville with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Clayton with 146 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Asheville sees close to 225 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Blue Ridge Mountains - and find the best time to visit. (based on Asheville)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March15°C (59°F) April21°C (70°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Blue Ridge Mountains in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Blue Ridge Mountains

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Blue Ridge Mountains (March)

Precipitation variation in the Blue Ridge Mountains (March)

Asheville

In March Asheville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
225 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Asheville →

Bryson City

In March Bryson City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
209 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Bryson City →

Roanoke

In March Roanoke generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Roanoke →

Helen

In March Helen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Helen →

Boone

In March Boone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Boone →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Blue Ridge Mountains in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Asheville 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Bryson City 16°C (61°F) 1°C (34°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Roanoke 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Helen 16°C (61°F) 3°C (37°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Boone 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Blowing Rock 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

The Blue Ridge Mountains weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in March?

Expect good weather across the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Asheville averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in March?

Asheville averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Asheville averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America with overall good weather in Asheville. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America is in May, June, August and October with generally excellent weather in Asheville. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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