Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Holden Beach, United States in March
Weather score34Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
113mm
Sun
7.6h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
34
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Holden Beach, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March18°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Holden Beach's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March113mm average rain
March sits near Holden Beach's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary, April to May, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.6 hours average sun
March sits close to Holden Beach's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March14°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March34 weather score
March scores below Holden Beach's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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