March weather in Myrtle Beach still retains some of the unpredictability of the winter months. Daily highs are usually in the upper 60s, rising to the 70s by the end of the month, and sunny weather is common, though by no means guaranteed.
On warmer days, March can bring beach weather, particularly if you are visiting from a place with a colder climate. Most people will find the ocean temperatures too cold for swimming, but water activities such as kayaking can still be enjoyable on a warmer day. Boat tours and boat rentals are often also available at this time of year.
As the weather can still vary somewhat from one day to the next in March, it is best to pack for a range of conditions. Short sleeves and shorts might be best for the hottest of March days, but there can be many much cooler days when you will want a jacket. Pack layers, especially if you expect to be out in the evenings.
See also:
– Myrtle Beach festivals
– Travel options between Charleston and Myrtle Beach
– Food festivals in the Myrtle Beach area
– Myrtle Beach weather by month: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
The average daily high temperature in Myrtle Beach in March is 64°F (18°C). The average daily low is 44°F (7°C).
In March, temperatures are still very variable, with considerable variation possible from day to day and from one year to the next.
In cooler years, the daily high temperature can fail to top 60°F (16°C) on more than a third of days, with comparatively few days on which the thermometer gets past 70°F (21°C). In warmer years, the opposite is true, with only a few days in the 50s or lower and almost two thirds of days during March getting into the 70s.
On exceptionally hot March days, the temperature can occasionally approach 90°F (32°C). Variability in temperature between morning and afternoon is not usually too extreme, but it can sometimes cool off quite a bit in the evening.
March weather in Myrtle Beach is only occasionally humid.
Ocean surface temperature in Myrtle Beach in March averages between 56-60°F (12-16°C), which most people will find too cold for swimming.
Sunshine in Myrtle Beach in March averages 8 hours per day. Rain averages 3.6 inches during the month, with rain falling on an average of 7 days.
March in Myrtle Beach usually enjoys a very good amount of sunshine, although the number of sunny days can vary somewhat from year to year. A typical March sees mostly clear, sunny weather on half or more of days. The weather can often be sunny for several days at a stretch.
Days with some sun but also some cloud occur on another quarter or so of days during the month. Overcast days, on average, account for around a quarter to a third of days during March. It is possible to have several days together of cloudiness, but more usual for cloudy weather to last for only a day or two. Occasional fog is possible.
March falls outside of Myrtle Beach’s hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
In March, the sun rises at 6:43am at the beginning of the month (an hour later after Daylight Saving Time begins) and at 7:04am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 5:20am at the start of the month (an hour later after Daylight Saving Time begins), and by 5:39am at the end.
The sun sets at 6:12pm at the start of the month (an hour later after Daylight Saving Time begins), and at 7:35pm by its end. It gets completely dark by 7:35pm at the beginning of the month (an hour later after Daylight Saving Time begins), and by 9pm at its end.
The amount of full daylight in March averages around 12 hours per day, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at the beginning and end of the day.