Raleigh weather in March

Raleigh, United States
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March in Raleigh: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Raleigh · #345 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Raleigh climate normals — March

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Rainfall83 mm / 3.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days10 days
Humidity64%💧 humid
Dew point5°C / 41°F
Sunshine8 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall0.1 cm / 0 in
Air quality (US AQI)45🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Raleigh in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Raleigh?
March in Raleigh: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Raleigh on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Raleigh in March?
In March, Raleigh averages a daily high of 17.7°C and a low of 7.5°C, with about 83 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Raleigh in March?
Raleigh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in March.

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