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March Climate by Month

The temperature in March can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in March. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, March has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 701 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, March has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 69 mm, and the driest month, February, with 48 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in March. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Peterborough, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Peterborough, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 Miles).

The best time of year to visit March in the United Kingdom

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in March?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in March?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in March?
    June tops the wettest month list with 69 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in March?
    February is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in March?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 207 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for March

    Thu   Dec 12
    8°C | 5°C
    E 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    7°C | 4°C
    E 11 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    7°C | 3°C
    NW 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain