Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Columbia, South Carolina, United States in March
Weather score40Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 120mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
120mm
Sun
7.5h
Weather score
40
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 120mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Columbia, South Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March20°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Columbia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March120mm average rain
March is wetter than Columbia's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary, April to May, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.5 hours average sun
March sits close to Columbia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
March40 weather score
March scores below Columbia'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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