Manchester weather in March (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Manchester in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Manchester generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Manchester in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 101 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Manchester, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 101 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Manchester 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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