Columbia Weather in March

What's the weather like in Columbia (South Carolina) in March 2024?

The climate in Columbia during March can be summarized as mild and wet.

March is in the spring in Columbia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Columbia weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Nightly temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Average temperature 12.5°C 54.5°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 120 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 14.5°C 58.2°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average March is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Columbia with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Columbia

Columbia average temperature in March

March rainfall

Columbia average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Columbia average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Columbia in March 2024.

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Columbia weather stats

Columbia weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: November 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 9.5hrs
Coldest month: January 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: July 136mm 5.4ins
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