Virginia Beach, VA weather in March
In March, Virginia Beach sees highs around 59°F and lows around 39°F: cool, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:34 am / 5:57 pm | 6:51 am / 7:25 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.6 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 am44°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 37°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Oceana NAS (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 29% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 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 snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry March brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202016: average high 70°F
- Coolest March2018: average high 52°F
- Wettest March1994: 10.4 in
- Driest March2006: 0.5 in
- Highest reading91°F (March 16, 2016)
- Lowest reading19°F (March 7, 2015)
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 | 53°F | 59°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 39°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +6°F from February and +10°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Fayetteville, NC204 mi · high 65°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Raleigh, NC166 mi · high 63°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Ocean City, MD114 mi · high 52°F · 11 wet days
How Virginia Beach ranks in March
- Normal high202nd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days282nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days180th most of 339
What to pack for Virginia Beach in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 29; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 11. All frost dates for Virginia Beach.
Heating and cooling
March has 510 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Virginia Beach in March?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 19°F (March 7, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Virginia Beach in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (10.4 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Virginia Beach in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.4 in.
Is March a good time to visit Virginia Beach?
March ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Virginia Beach (57 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Oceana NAS (USW00013769), 4.0 mi SW of the city center, 23 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and snowfall: Norfolk Intl Airport (USW00013737), 12 mi WNW of the city center, 30 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Oceana NAS (723075-13769), 3.9 mi SW of the city center, 23 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).