Hilton Head Island

South Carolina Weather in March

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

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Hilton Head Island Charleston Rosenheim Mount Pleasant

Planning a getaway to South Carolina, the United States of America this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in South Carolina in March

South Carolina, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. South Carolina, the United States of America has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Rosenheim at 10°C (50°F) and pleasant in Ridgeland at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Ridgeland and 0°C (32°F) in Rosenheim.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Beaufort with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Seneca with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Hilton Head Island enjoys approximately 251 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore South Carolina by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Carolina — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hilton Head Island)

January15°C (59°F) February16°C (61°F) March20°C (68°F) April24°C (75°F) May27°C (81°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September29°C (84°F) October25°C (77°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Carolina in March

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

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

Temperature range in South Carolina (March)

Precipitation variation in South Carolina (March)

Hilton Head Island

In March Hilton Head Island generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
251 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hilton Head Island →

Charleston

In March Charleston generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
244 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Charleston →

Rosenheim

In March Rosenheim generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
127 hours
149 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Rosenheim →

Mount Pleasant

In March Mount Pleasant generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
244 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Mount Pleasant →

Edisto Island

In March Edisto Island generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
244 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Edisto Island →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hilton Head Island 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Charleston 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Rosenheim 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Mount Pleasant 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Edisto Island 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Myrtle Beach 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

South Carolina weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across South Carolina, the United States of America in March. The popular destination of Hilton Head Island averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Hilton Head Island peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in March, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Hilton Head Island averages just 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for South Carolina, the United States of America.

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

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit South Carolina, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Hilton Head Island. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit South Carolina, the United States of America is in March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Hilton Head Island. In contrast, August tends to have poor weather conditions.

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