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Virginia weather in March

The state broadly agrees with itself in March: afternoons run 60° in Williamsburg and 59° in Virginia Beach, with everywhere else in between.

Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations in the Tidewater east — the Blue Ridge and the Shenandoah Valley run cooler than either of these.

Virginia Beach & the Coast

Highs near 59°, nights around 39°, and 3.6 in of rain in a typical March.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Virginia Beach 59° / 39° 7 Blustery and bright; the first shorts sighting happens anyway.

The Historic Triangle

Highs near 60°, nights around 39°, and 4.3 in of rain in a typical March.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Williamsburg 60° / 39° 7 Bare trees one week, blossoms the next.

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 ›