Month guide · Charleston · United States
Charleston in March
What March is really like in Charleston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Charleston. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Azaleas and wisteria peak and the weather is ideal for walking; prices rise quickly with spring visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Charleston: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (17°C (63°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:30
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:28
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Azaleas, camellias and wisteria in bloom, comfortable heat and the city's major festivals — also the busiest and most expensive season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Charleston Wine + Food festival (usually early March)
- Festival of Houses and Gardens — private house tours (usually March to April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Historic site · South of Broad
Nathaniel Russell House
A combination ticket also covers the Aiken-Rhett House, which shows the opposite approach: preserved, not restored.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Historic site · Upper King
Aiken-Rhett House
A townhouse complex on Elizabeth Street kept largely as it was found, with faded wallpaper, original outbuildings and the work yard where enslaved people cooked, washed and lived.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · French Quarter and Market area
Old Slave Mart Museum
Pair it with the International African American Museum for the fuller story from arrival to emancipation.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Ansonborough
International African American Museum
Opened in 2023 on Gadsden's Wharf, where a large share of enslaved Africans brought to North America first landed, the museum traces the journeys, labour and culture of African Americans, with galleries on Gullah Geechee traditions.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 9°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Charleston?
One of the best months to visit Charleston, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Charleston?
It is one of the best months to visit Charleston. Azaleas and wisteria peak and the weather is ideal for walking; prices rise quickly with spring visitors.
+How warm is Charleston in March?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Charleston in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.