Weather in March in North Carolina
Thinking about venturing to North Carolina this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in North Carolina in March?
North Carolina 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 to pleasant in Laurinburg at 19°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Laurinburg and -1°C in Beech Mountain.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pine Knoll Shores with an average of 67 mm to high rainfall in Highlands with 159 mm.Average sunshine
The city Charlotte usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at March's conditions in North Carolina, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Carolina's yearly weather, check out our North Carolina climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in North Carolina?
Charlotte
In March Charlotte generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Manteo
In March Manteo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kill Devil Hills
In March Kill Devil Hills generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Nags Head
In March Nags Head generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Elizabeth City
In March Elizabeth City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Carolina, in the United States of America.
Is March the best time to visit North Carolina?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Charlotte, March might be a good time to visit North Carolina. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, April, May and October provide perfect weather in Charlotte. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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