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Virginia Weather in March

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

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Planning a journey to Virginia, the United States of America this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Virginia in March

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Basye at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Hopewell at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Hopewell and -2°C (28°F) in Basye.

For a closer look at conditions across Virginia, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in New Market with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to high snow/rainfall in Tazewell with 115 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Virginia Beach sees close to 231 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Virginia by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) July31°C (88°F) This monthAugust30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
Best Time to Visit Virginia →

Best Places to Visit in Virginia in March

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

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 Virginia

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

Temperature range in Virginia (March)

Precipitation variation in Virginia (March)

Virginia Beach

In March Virginia Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
231 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Virginia Beach →

Williamsburg

In March Williamsburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
231 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Williamsburg →

Arlington

In March Arlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
excellent
Climate in Arlington →

Richmond

In March Richmond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
234 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 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 Richmond →

Alexandria

In March Alexandria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Alexandria →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Virginia Beach 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Williamsburg 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Arlington 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Richmond 16°C (61°F) 3°C (37°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Alexandria 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Newport News 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Virginia weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Virginia, the United States of America generally has good weather conditions. Virginia Beach sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

Average temperatures in Virginia, the United States of America during March range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Virginia Beach.

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

Not particularly. Virginia Beach averages just 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Virginia, the United States of America.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Virginia, the United States of America is in April and May with generally excellent weather in Virginia Beach. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

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