Temperatures in March
It's pleasantly warm in March in Charleston with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Charleston in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Charleston with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 21°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Charleston will be around 22°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Charleston is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 66 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 22% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Charleston. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Charleston in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
66 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Charleston?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in Charleston. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Charleston in March
With 30°C, Charleston hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Charleston
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Charleston, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Charleston
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Charleston, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Charleston.
Daily UV Index in March in Charleston
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Charleston, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Charleston Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Charleston, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Charleston Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Charleston, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Charleston
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Average Weather in Charleston by Month
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