Raleigh weather in March

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 high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 83 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 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.