London weather in March (Greater London, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in London in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, London typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

London in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 126 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized London climate page with graphs.

 

London, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 126 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in March

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in London in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in London.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.