Outer Banks

Outer Banks Weather in March

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

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Manteo Kitty Hawk Buxton Corolla

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

What to Expect in Outer Banks in March

Outer Banks, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. March in Outer Banks generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Manteo.

For specific regional insights in Outer Banks, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kitty Hawk with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Buxton with 94 mm (3.7 in). In Manteo, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Manteo enjoys approximately 226 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Outer Banks by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Outer Banks — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manteo)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Outer Banks in March

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

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 Outer Banks

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

Temperature range in Outer Banks (March)

Precipitation variation in Outer Banks (March)

Manteo

In March Manteo 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 tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
226 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Manteo →

Kitty Hawk

In March Kitty Hawk 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 tolerable 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
86 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kitty Hawk →

Buxton

In March Buxton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
226 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Buxton →

Corolla

In March Corolla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
231 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Corolla →

Duck

In March Duck generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Duck →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Outer Banks in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manteo 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Kitty Hawk 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Buxton 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Corolla 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Duck 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Outer Banks weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Outer Banks, the United States of America in March?

Expect tolerable weather across Outer Banks, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Manteo averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Outer Banks, the United States of America in March?

In Manteo, the average daytime high in March is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does Outer Banks, the United States of America get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Manteo averages just 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Outer Banks, the United States of America.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Outer Banks, the United States of America?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Outer Banks, the United States of America with overall tolerable weather in Manteo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Outer Banks, the United States of America is in April, May and June with generally perfect weather in Manteo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, July, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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