Weather in March in Virginia
Thinking about venturing to Virginia 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 Virginia in March?
Virginia is a region in the United States of America. March in Virginia generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C in Winchester to 17°C in Franklin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Franklin and 0°C in Winchester.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Strasburg with an average of 67 mm to high snow/rainfall in Bluefield with 109 mm.Average sunshine
The city Virginia Beach usually sees around 231 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Virginia in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Virginia climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Virginia?
Virginia Beach
In March Virginia Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Richmond
In March Richmond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Williamsburg
In March Williamsburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Arlington
In March Arlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Alexandria
In March Alexandria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°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 Virginia, in the United States of America.
Is March the best time to visit Virginia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Virginia Beach, March might be a good time to visit Virginia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Virginia is in April and May with generally perfect weather in Virginia Beach. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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