March Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in March. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 69 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 207 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
