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North Carolina Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in North Carolina, the United States of America in March.

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Thinking about venturing to North Carolina, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in North Carolina in March

North Carolina, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. In March, North Carolina experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Beech Mountain at 10°C (50°F) to pleasant in Laurinburg at 19°C (66°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Laurinburg and -1°C (30°F) in Beech Mountain.

To explore the conditions in North Carolina, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pine Knoll Shores with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Highlands with 159 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Charlotte sees around 235 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore North Carolina by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North Carolina - and find the best time to visit. (based on Charlotte)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March18°C (64°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November17°C (63°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Carolina in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across North Carolina.

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 North Carolina

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in North Carolina, the United States of America?

Temperature range in North Carolina (March)

Precipitation variation in North Carolina (March)

Charlotte

In March Charlotte generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
235 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Charlotte →

Kill Devil Hills

In March Kill Devil Hills generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Kill Devil Hills →

Nags Head

In March Nags Head generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Nags Head →

Elizabeth City

In March Elizabeth City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
231 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
excellent
Climate in Elizabeth City →

Morehead City

In March Morehead City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Morehead City →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North Carolina in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlotte 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Kill Devil Hills 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Nags Head 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Elizabeth City 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Morehead City 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Washington 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

North Carolina weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Carolina, the United States of America in March?

In March, North Carolina, the United States of America generally has very good weather conditions. Charlotte sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in North Carolina, the United States of America in March?

In Charlotte, the average daytime high in March is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does North Carolina, the United States of America get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in North Carolina, the United States of America. Charlotte averages only about 97 mm (3.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit North Carolina, the United States of America?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Charlotte, March might be a good time to visit North Carolina, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, April, May and October provide excellent weather in Charlotte. The weather in January, February, June, July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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