Congaree National Park in March
March at Congaree National Park averages a daytime high near 69°F and an overnight low around 43°F, with about 3.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.5× the park's average month, which makes March a busy month here.
- Average low
- 43°F
- Average high
- 69°F
Range across the year: 35°F to 91°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- Daylight
- 11.7 hours
Roughly 12% of the park's yearly visitors come in March: about 23,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985 to 2025.
That makes March the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score March rates 36/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 56°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 15.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 22% of annual visitors, choosing March instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 11.7 hours of daylight in March to explore — between the 9.8-hour midwinter low and the 14.2-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 287,833 recreation visits, up 18.9% from 242,049 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 72.3%, so a March visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How March compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 62°F / 38°F | 0.8× Quiet | 57 Fair |
| March | 69°F / 43°F | 1.5× Busy | 36 Poor |
| April | 77°F / 51°F | 1.3× Busy | 58 Fair |
All twelve months at Congaree, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
March averages a daytime high near 69°F and an overnight low around 43°F at Congaree National Park, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 15.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
March is busy at Congaree National Park (about 1.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 36/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. March sits at about 1.5× the park's average, or 12% of annual visitation.
A typical March sees about 23,000 recreation visits at Congaree National Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1985–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.