North Charleston, SC weather in March
In March, North Charleston sees highs around 66°F and lows around 52°F: mild, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 52°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 56°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:47 am / 6:16 pm | 7:08 am / 7:39 pm |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 12.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am51°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am58°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm57°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charleston Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 47% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in March
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry March brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 72°F
- Coolest March1996: average high 61°F
- Wettest March2003: 7.2 in
- Driest March2004: 0.4 in
- Highest reading87°F (March 22, 2011)
- Lowest reading28°F (March 9, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 66°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 52°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 15 | 16 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 12.0 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from February and +6°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Savannah, GA84 mi · high 71°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Asheville, NC240 mi · high 59°F · 12 wet days
How North Charleston ranks in March
- Normal high153rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in South Carolina
- Wet days156th driest of 378
- Comfortable days93rd most of 339
What to pack for North Charleston in March
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 7; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 27. All frost dates for North Charleston.
Heating and cooling
March has 213 heating degree days and 21 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is North Charleston in March?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 52°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 28°F (March 9, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in North Charleston in March?
About 8 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (7.2 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.4 in).
Is March a good time to visit North Charleston?
March ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for North Charleston (67 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Charleston City (USW00013782), 5.7 mi SSE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Charleston Intl Airport (USW00013880), 4.9 mi NW of the city center, 40 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Charleston AFB/International Airport (722080-13880), 4.9 mi NW of the city center, 39 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.