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South Carolina weather in March

The state broadly agrees with itself in March: afternoons run 70° in Hilton Head Island and 65° in Myrtle Beach, with everywhere else in between.

Based on 3 weather stations. Three stations, all on the water — inland South Carolina and the upstate around Greenville run hotter in summer and colder on winter nights than any row here.

Charleston & the Lowcountry

Highs 66–70°, nights 49–52°, and 3.0–3.1 in of rain in a typical March.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Charleston 66° / 52° 5 The month spring stops being a rumor around here.
Hilton Head Island 70° / 49° 6 Warm enough to eat outside, cool enough to sleep.

The Grand Strand

Highs near 65°, nights around 45°, and 3.6 in of rain in a typical March.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Myrtle Beach 65° / 45° 6 Spring break arrives and the town wakes up fast.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in March, across the whole country ›