March weather in Columbia, SC
The average temperature in Columbia in March is 54.7°F (42.2°F–67.2°F). Average precipitation: 3.76 inches.
March is a spring month in Columbia, and is cooler than the annual average of 63.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 47m. For travel, March is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
67.2°F
Avg Low
42.2°F
Precipitation
3.76 in
Daylight
11h 47m
March records in Columbia
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 82.9°F (2011) | 21.9°F (1984) | 1.70 in (2009) |
| March 2 | 82.9°F (1997) | 16.0°F (1980) | 2.32 in (2007) |
| March 3 | 82.9°F (1997) | 6.1°F (1980) | 1.67 in (1971) |
| March 4 | 84.9°F (1976) | 12.9°F (1980) | 1.79 in (1966) |
| March 5 | 84.9°F (1976) | 16.0°F (1960) | 1.55 in (2008) |
| March 6 | 89.1°F (1961) | 14.0°F (1960) | 1.85 in (1983) |
| March 7 | 81.0°F (1974) | 23.0°F (1960) | 2.52 in (1996) |
| March 8 | 84.9°F (1974) | 24.1°F (1960) | 1.18 in (1996) |
| March 9 | 84.9°F (1974) | 16.0°F (1996) | 3.00 in (1998) |
| March 10 | 84.9°F (1974) | 18.0°F (1996) | 1.65 in (1978) |
| March 11 | 88.0°F (1974) | 19.0°F (1996) | 1.55 in (1962) |
| March 12 | 84.9°F (2015) | 23.0°F (1969) | 1.96 in (1973) |
| March 13 | 84.9°F (1990) | 19.9°F (1998) | 1.94 in (1980) |
| March 14 | 84.9°F (1986) | 23.0°F (1993) | 2.11 in (1986) |
| March 15 | 84.0°F (1973) | 8.1°F (1993) | 1.87 in (1964) |
| March 16 | 88.0°F (2026) | 23.0°F (1993) | 1.38 in (2003) |
| March 17 | 87.1°F (2012) | 25.0°F (2017) | 1.05 in (2014) |
| March 18 | 87.1°F (1963) | 27.0°F (2026) | 4.42 in (1983) |
| March 19 | 86.0°F (1963) | 26.1°F (1993) | 2.38 in (1998) |
| March 20 | 84.9°F (2012) | 27.0°F (1993) | 1.75 in (2003) |
| March 21 | 88.0°F (2026) | 21.9°F (1965) | 1.26 in (1961) |
| March 22 | 87.1°F (2017) | 26.1°F (1986) | 2.09 in (1970) |
| March 23 | 88.0°F (2026) | 26.1°F (1986) | 1.05 in (1989) |
| March 24 | 88.0°F (1995) | 23.0°F (1960) | 1.90 in (2013) |
| March 25 | 86.0°F (2026) | 30.0°F (1983) | 1.99 in (1965) |
| March 26 | 88.0°F (2007) | 28.0°F (1972) | 2.32 in (1964) |
| March 27 | 84.0°F (1991) | 28.0°F (2014) | 1.10 in (2011) |
| March 28 | 86.0°F (1994) | 28.0°F (1982) | 1.15 in (1987) |
| March 29 | 86.0°F (2007) | 28.0°F (2015) | 1.66 in (1980) |
| March 30 | 86.0°F (2026) | 28.0°F (1964) | 3.77 in (1960) |
| March 31 | 88.0°F (1985) | 26.1°F (1964) | 2.64 in (1961) |